U.S. reinstates blockade of Iranian shipping in Strait of Hormuz after new clashes
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July 14, 2026
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(Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open for a fee, after the two sides exchanged more missile and drone attacks.
The latest hostilities followed Iran’s announcement at weekend that it was closing the vital waterway, casting further doubt on an interim deal to halt the war and driving oil prices higher.
“The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran. We are reinstating THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE,” Trump said on Truth Social.
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