President Donald Trump reversed his earlier announcement of a toll fee for the Strait of Hormuz, stating the waterway is open to all vessels except those linked to Iran. However, Trump clarified that the full naval blockade on ships arriving at or departing from Iranian ports remains in effect, according to Yediot News.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed that the full naval blockade on ships arriving at or departing from Iranian ports remains in effect, even as he reversed his earlier plan to impose a toll fee on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The clarification, reported by Yediot News, comes a day after a series of conflicting statements from the White House on the strait's status.
The thread of developments began on Monday July 13, when The Zioneer reported Trump's initial announcement of a restored blockade (versions 1–4), followed by the imposition of a 20% cargo fee (versions 5–7). By late Monday afternoon, Trump had reversed course twice: first stating the blockade would proceed without the toll fee (version 9), then revoking the toll plan entirely while declaring the waterway open to all traffic except Iran (version 10). The current statement formalizes the policy: the blockade remains, but no toll will be collected. Source quality evolved from unverified social media posts to official statements cited by multiple Israeli news outlets.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a central flashpoint in US-Iran tensions. As The Zioneer reported on June 15, Trump had previously stated the strait would reopen fully by Friday, only to later warn against Iranian tolls during a ceasefire (June 20). The current blockade renewal follows the collapse of ceasefire talks after maritime attacks in early July, as The Zioneer reported on July 9.
It remains unclear how the blockade will be enforced and whether the US will impose any alternative fees on shipping in the Gulf. The strait is declared open to all vessels except those linked to Iran, but the practical implications for commercial shipping and oil tankers have not been detailed.
12 developments
- StrongTrump says tankers are sailing out of Strait of Hormuz, contradicting Iranian reports
- StrongTrump: Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open, with or without Iran
- ConfirmedTrump: Strait of Hormuz transit still requires Iranian coordination
- DevelopingReport: Trump demands immediate, non-phased reopening of Strait of Hormuz and end to naval blockade
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