Trump says U.S. will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage

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Trump says U.S. will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage

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Donald Trump announced a US blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz with a 20% toll on eligible cargo, escalating the conflict after failed peace talks. The move restricts Iranian shipping through the vital waterway.

Trump said on social media that Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait and America would charge a 20% toll on eligible cargo, as the conflict with Iran has intensified after peace talks failed to deliver meaningful progress.

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