‘Guardian angel of the strait’: Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade, says U.S. will get paid to keep it open
For first time ever, American forces employ sea drones in combat operations
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
For first time ever, American forces employ sea drones in combat operations
Tehran says the fallout has already reached the negotiating table with their foreign ministry claiming Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran has entered a 'crisis phase.'
Trump last instituted a blockade on the strait in April, after Iran had already closed the vital passageway. The U.S. blockade wasn’t particularly successful back then, considering that Iran had the economic resources to outlast it, and ended with the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding last month. Over the weekend, Iran targeted U.S. military bases in…
President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.
Brent crude rises 5% after US president says 20% toll will be imposed on key trade route to cover ‘safety and security’Business live – latest updatesOil prices rose 5% on Monday as Donald Trump reinstated the US blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and will charge other countries to pass through the strait of Hormuz.As the US and Iran exchanged strikes…
President Trump said Monday that the U.S.’s naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz will be reinstated as both Washington and Tehran fight for control of the crucial waterway after strikes were exchanged over the weekend. “The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “We…
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The U.S. military announced it will begin its blockade of Iranian ships over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as Iran vowed to assert its own control over the critical international waterway.
President Trump announced on Monday that he plans to address the nation on Thursday amid resumed fighting in Iran. The President wrote on Truth Social, "President Trump will be making a Speech to the Nation on Thursday evening, at 9 P.M. The post JUST IN: Trump Announces Speech to the Nation on Thursday Evening as Iran War Intensifies and US Navy Blockade…