US to impose 20% charge in Strait of Hormuz, Trump announces

The United States is set to reassert control over the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump announcing the reimposition of sanctions on Iranian ports. Trump declared on his platform Truth Social that the U.S. will act as the guardian of the vital waterway, ensuring its continued accessibility.

"The Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open with or without Iran," Trump stated. He further elaborated that the sanctions would specifically target Iranian vessels or their clients attempting to enter or leave ports. "All other countries will enjoy fair and open use of the Strait of Hormuz. From this moment on, America will be known as the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz," he added.

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The Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open with or without Iran. We are reimposing sanctions on Iran, so named because it only prevents Iranian ships or their clients from entering or leaving ports.

This development comes in the wake of recent escalations between the U.S. and Iran, including attacks not seen since a previous ceasefire in April. These events have cast doubt on efforts to achieve a lasting end to the conflict in the West Asia region, which has already disrupted maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran had previously begun blocking passage through the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli attacks in late February. Washington responded by halting shipping to and from Iranian ports. These restrictions were later eased after a memorandum of understanding was signed in June, aimed at ending the conflict.

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All other countries will enjoy fair and open use of the Strait of Hormuz. From this moment on, America will be known as the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz.