Trump says U.S. will get paid "a lot of money" to guard Strait of Hormuz
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Trump: US will ‘take over' Strait of Hormuz.
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President Donald Trump has said the US will ‘take over' the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of breaking the deal.
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Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed as both sides exchanged more strikes over the weekend.
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will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage - CTV News.
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will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage CTV NewsUS to take over Strait of Hormuz, charge 20 percent fee for cargo shipped through, Trump says PoliticoTraffic through strait of Hormuz plummets after US and Iran trade strikes – Middle East crisis live The GuardianTrump: U.S.
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should be reimbursed for guarding Strait of Hormuz CNBCTrump says US will become ‘guardian' of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls
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Trump says US will become ‘guardian' of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls.
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Oil jumps 5% after Trump reimposes Iran blockade.
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Summary
**** President Donald Trump has stated that the United States will "take over" the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships a fee to pass through, with plans to collect "a lot of money." **
Why It Matters
** This announcement highlights tensions between the U.S. and Iran regarding control of
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