Trump, Iran and Houthis
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Iran, Strait of Hormuz
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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 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.
The US president says the planned levy will be replaced by trade and investment deals with various Gulf states.
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.
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U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged missile and drone attacks on Monday and clashed over control of the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump said the U.S. would be reimbursed 20% on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump warned Iran of severe retaliation after three more US troop deaths, as fresh strikes and regional attacks deepened the conflict
