US will take control of Strait of Hormuz, charge for shipping, Trump says
President Trump said the United States will seek control of the Strait of Hormuz and operate the waterway as tension between the U.S. and Iran grows.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
June 11, 2026 — Trump cancels planned strikes and touts progress, Iran says no deal finalized
President Donald Trump says the US has “ended the war with Iran,” but Tehran has yet to confirm any deal was reached.
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Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war
Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. President Donald Trump said Thursday the U.S. is ...
US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iranian attacks on a base in Jordan
The US military on Saturday announced the first US troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, saying two were killed and another was missing in an attack on a base in Jordan.