U.S. President Donald Trump has made strong remarks about the Strait of Hormuz. He announced that the United States will reinstate a naval blockade on Iran and charge a 20% fee on cargo passing through the important waterway to cover security costs.
In his message, Trump said the strategic route would stay open “with or without Iran.” He described the U.S. as the potential “guardian” of the strait. This comes after Iran claimed to have closed the waterway and attacked some ships, creating new tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The Strait of Hormuz is very important for global energy. It carries about 20% of the world’s oil supply. Any problems here can quickly raise oil prices and affect economies everywhere. Recent events have already pushed oil prices higher.
Trump’s decision follows the breakdown of a recent ceasefire. The U.S. has carried out more strikes on Iranian targets, while Iran has hit back at ships and U.S. allies. The new blockade aims to stop Iranian vessels but allow others to pass with the fee.
