Published July 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET · Updated July 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Iranian regime bears the cost of Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions
4 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.
President Trump stated the U.S. should control the Strait of Hormuz and be compensated for it, proposing what he called an Iranian blockade. Multiple outlets report that the resulting shipping disruptions are disproportionately costing the Iranian regime.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 hr ago, when HotAir reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 5 hr ago from Instapundit. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
