Published July 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET · Updated July 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Trump declares U.S. will take control of Strait of Hormuz and reimposes Iran blockade
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Trump announced that the U.S. would take control of the Strait of Hormuz and reimposed a naval blockade on Iran. He stated the U.S. would charge a 20% toll on cargo transiting the strait for safe passage. Oil prices rose 5% following the announcement.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 9 hr ago, when HotAir reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 7 hr ago from Daily Signal. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
