Breaking

Fair Side News (formerly BalancedRight News), was created to help readers move b… | Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Leaving Senate Vacancy | FBI Warns Millions of Microsoft Users of Sophisticated Phishing Attacks | Judge Dismisses Proud Boys Case Following Trump DOJ Request | Smith's Office Faced Internal Concerns Over Classified Material Handling | Trump Removes Election Commissioners, Halting Agency Functions | Omar Proposes Limits on Presidential Military Authority in NDAA | Utah Court Hears Evidence in Charlie Kirk Murder Case | Trump Administration Launches Major H-1B Visa Fraud Probe | Trump Confirms Iranian Assassination Threat | Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Spreads Nationally, Michigan Cases Surge | Fair Side News (formerly BalancedRight News), was created to help readers move b… | Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Leaving Senate Vacancy | FBI Warns Millions of Microsoft Users of Sophisticated Phishing Attacks | Judge Dismisses Proud Boys Case Following Trump DOJ Request | Smith's Office Faced Internal Concerns Over Classified Material Handling | Trump Removes Election Commissioners, Halting Agency Functions | Omar Proposes Limits on Presidential Military Authority in NDAA | Utah Court Hears Evidence in Charlie Kirk Murder Case | Trump Administration Launches Major H-1B Visa Fraud Probe | Trump Confirms Iranian Assassination Threat | Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Spreads Nationally, Michigan Cases Surge |

President Trump Announces Reinstated Iran Blockade, Hormuz Toll Amid Ceasefire Collapse

July 13, 2026 | Written by: | Category: Foreign Policy

President Trump announced the US will reinstate a blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz and proposed a 20% protection fee.

President Donald Trump announced today that the United States will reinstate a blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This development comes as a ceasefire in the region reportedly disintegrated.

President Trump also proposed a 20% toll for cargo ships seeking US protection while transiting the critical Strait of Hormuz. Following these announcements, global oil prices experienced a significant jump.

The proposed fee structure and renewed blockade signal a new phase in US policy regarding Iranian maritime activity. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.

Advertisement

What's your view on this story? Share your thoughts and remember to consider multiple perspectives and being respectful when forming and voicing your opinion. "If you resort to personal attacks, you have already lost the debate..."

Advertisement

Contact Us About This Article

Have a question or comment about this article? We'd love to hear from you.

About Fair Side News

At Fair Side News, we believe in presenting news with perspectives from both sides of the political spectrum. Our goal is to help readers understand different viewpoints and find common ground on important issues.