Trump says US will become ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls
President Trump has announced that the US will act as the 'guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz, reinstating a naval blockade against Iran and imposing a 20% toll on cargo ships. The UN's shipping agency has formally opposed the move, stating there is no legal basis for such fees.
Why it matters
This policy shift significantly escalates geopolitical tensions in a critical global shipping lane and challenges international maritime law.
Iran rejects any US control over strait as both sides trade attacks in major threat to negotiations to end their war.
The article reports on the administration's stated policy and the subsequent international pushback from the IMO.
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