Trump declares US as "the guardian of Strait of Hormuz" and will charge 20% fee on shipped cargo (thelemmy.club)

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cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/9016144

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116913091653271692

https://nitter.net/RapidResponse47/status/2076673834099298766#m

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-escalates-attacks-us-bases-gulf-states-warns-more-incidents-strait-2026-07-13/

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5965399-donald-trump-guardian-strait-hormuz/

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/trump-says-us-will-become-guardian-of-strait-of-hormuz-and-collect-tolls

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[-] Geobloke@aussie.zone 21 points 2 days ago

Not that it matters, but what Trump is suggesting is illegal under international law and sets a dangerous precedent

this post was submitted on 13 Jul 2026

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