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US reinstates blockade on Iranian ports as Trump vows fee to cross Strait of Hormuz 79%
7/14/2026, 12:58:36 AM
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Breaking at this hour, the US launching
new strikes tonight on Iran right now.
And for the first time, the US using sea
drones in these combat operations,
targeting an Iranian submarine and ship
maintenance facility. Tonight, President
Trump reinstating his blockade on the
Straight of Hormuz. The price of oil
skyrocketing already this evening. And
the president now says the US will now
charge ships going into the straight.
Mary Bruce at the White House.
>> Tonight, the US launching a new round of
strikes on Iran. The two countries
trading attacks for days. The war
clearly back on.
>> They're not pushing us around. We're
pushing them around.
>> President Trump now reinstating the US
blockade on Iranian ports as both sides
battle for control of the Strait of
Hormuz. Iran announcing it's closed, but
Trump today declaring the US will soon
become quote the guardian of the Hormuz
Strait and charge a 20% fee on all cargo
that goes through it.
>> We're going to guard it. We're going to
get paid for guarding it. A lot of
money.
>> Before Trump launched this war, ships
were able to pass freely through the
straight without needing protection.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has
previously dismissed any talk of fees.
>> No country is allowed to charge tolls or
fees on an international waterway.
>> If Trump's fee goes into effect, a
massive oil tanker transporting 2
million barrels could soon have to pay
the US upwards of $32 million. That
could cause oil and gas prices to spike
even further. They're already on the
rise. Gas now at $3.82 a gallon.
Analysts say it could top four bucks in
a week. And David, you heard the
president. He's reimposing that blockade
on Iranian imports and wants to charge
this 20% fee. Oil prices today spiking
based on that news up more than 9%.
David.
>> Mary Bruce live at the White House on
this Monday night. Mary, thank
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