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Trump announces US naval blockade of Iran and 20% toll in Hormuz Strait

Trump announces US naval blockade of Iran and 20% toll in Hormuz Strait

The United States is implementing a mandatory 20% transit toll and a naval blockade of the Iranian coastline following a collapse in regional ceasefire talks. The move has drawn formal opposition from the International Maritime Organization and caused a rise in oil prices.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 23:33 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read