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US reinstates blockade on Iranian ports as Trump vows fee to cross Strait of Hormuz 80%
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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