Event Brief
Trump says U.S. is taking over the Strait of Hormuz
Filed: Jul 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: Trump told Congress the U.S. will blockade Iran and the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% ship tax.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Said the U.S. will blockade Iran and the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% tax on ships
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He was responding to renewed conflict with Iran and told Congress the U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting.
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