Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period
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“Iran's Revolutionary Guards said in a statement on Monday that the only way to restore regular shipping traffic through the strait was to end U.S. military interventions in the waterway, and warned that "continued interference could lead to greater incidents in the global oil and gas sector."
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran was seeking to establish a joint mechanism with Oman to manage traffic through the strait, adding that U.S. pressure on Oman had hindered discussions.
Iran has sought to establish a permanent fee and permit system for vessels using the waterway, which before the war carried about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
The U.S., which revoked a licence waiving sanctions on Iranian crude sales last week after earlier attacks on shipping, said its forces were positioned to safeguard freedom of navigation.
"Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing," it said.”
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Trump asserted that the strait remains open under American protection and said the U.S. would charge 20% of every cargo as compensation for its costs. He didn’t detail how that would work but said procedures would be formulated immediately.
“The U.S.A. will be, from this point forward, known as ‘THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,’” the president said on social media.
Iran’s armed forces said, “We will under no circumstances allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.”
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran was seeking to establish a joint mechanism with Oman to manage traffic through the strait, adding that U.S. pressure on Oman had hindered discussions.
Iran has sought to establish a permanent fee and permit system for vessels using the waterway, which before the war carried about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
The U.S., which revoked a licence waiving sanctions on Iranian crude sales last week after earlier attacks on shipping, said its forces were positioned to safeguard freedom of navigation.
"Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing," it said.”
Trump says US reinstates blockade of Strait of Hormuz after new clashes with Iran — Reuters
President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open after the two sides exchanged more missile and drone attacks.
“The U.S.A. will be, from this point forward, known as ‘THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,’” the president said on social media.
Iran’s armed forces said, “We will under no circumstances allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.”
Trump Says He Is Reimposing the U.S. Blockade of Iran — The Wall Street Journal
The move would sharpen a standoff over control of Hormuz that has led to days of fighting
Until now, the US had said the strait should remain open to all without tolls – except when it wasn’t saying that — as it was before it and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
Any attempt by the US or Iran to charge fees would violate global norms on freedom of navigation and would be likely to cause further economic disruption far beyond the region, and yet President Donald Trump first publicly stated that the United States could collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, 2026.
“Earlier on Monday, Trump had said the US would demand a 20%
US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade — Guardian US
American president says ships will be charged for safe passage through strait in apparent policy reversal
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, establishing a monopoly on crime within that territory. Essentially, the victim is paying the mob to not victimize them. Trump said the US would probably take over the strait and should be reimbursed for controlling the waterway. “We’re going to keep the strait, and we’ll probably run it,” Trump said in a phone interview on Fox News.Protection racket - Wikipedia
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…seriously though, what the hell are they doing this time?
Seriously though, what a flip-flop, or not, on the part of Trump again, and it almost feels so much like the Gordie Howe Bridge somehow?for hormuz the strait tolls.