President Trump's full statement clarified that the reinstated naval blockade targets only Iranian vessels and entities, while all other nations may use the Strait of Hormuz freely, and the United States will collect a 20% fee on all cargo to cover security costs, according to the announcement.
President Trump's full statement, released Monday afternoon, clarifies that the reinstated naval blockade targets only Iranian vessels and entities, while all other nations may use the Strait of Hormuz freely. The United States will collect a 20% fee on all cargo to cover security costs, and the US is designated as the 'Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz.' The announcement states the process will begin immediately.
The Zioneer first reported the reinstatement of the naval blockade at 17:18 Jerusalem, based on Israeli journalist Barak Ravid (N12). Within the same minute, additional details emerged: the 20% cargo fee, the 'Guardian of the Strait' designation, and the declaration that the US-Iran memorandum of understanding was dead. By 17:21, The Zioneer published an article on the Guardian title, followed by a bulletin at 17:24 stating the strait is open, and a final bulletin at 17:25 summarizing the full announcement. The initial reports from a single source were corroborated by N13 / Army Radio reporters Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh within the same timeframe.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Trump's evolving stance on the Strait of Hormuz, including his demands for an immediate reopening of the waterway and his warnings against Iranian tolls during the ceasefire. This announcement marks a significant escalation in economic pressure on Iran, imposing a direct fee on international maritime traffic.
No further details on the implementation timeline or enforcement mechanisms were provided. The method of collecting the 20% fee, the reaction of other nations, and the practical impact on shipping remain open questions.
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