Trump says U.S. will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing a need to charge tolls for safe passage amid ongoing conflict. This move follows failed peace negotiations and an escalation in maritime attacks.
Why it matters
The blockade threatens global oil supply chains and risks further military escalation in a volatile region, causing immediate market reactions.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (July 13, 2026) that the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage, after another heavy exchange of fire threatened negotiations aimed at ending the war.
He said on social media that Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait and America would charge a 20% toll on eligible cargo, as the conflict with Iran has intensified after peace talks failed to deliver meaningful progress.
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