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Trump says Gulf states should reimburse US for protection
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said he wants Gulf countries to reimburse the US for protecting the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Said he wants Gulf countries to reimburse the US for helping protect the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He said the US is spending money protecting a rich portion of the world, so it should be reimbursed.
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