Jul. 13, 2026
The US to charge 20% of cargo value passing through Strait of Hormuz and resumes blockade of Iranian vessels
The US will charge 20% of the value of cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz and is renewing its blockade of Iranian vessels and their customers. President Donald Trump wrote about this on his social network Truth Social. According to Trump,... Read more.
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