Published July 12, 2026 at 11:17 AM ET · Updated July 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is open as oil traders weigh blockade risk
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Trump announced that the United States would take control of the Strait of Hormuz and charge fees to keep it open, while oil traders assessed the risk of disruption. Trump stated the strait remained open and claimed the U.S. had struck Iran hard.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Washington Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Truthout. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
