WASHINGTON — July 13, 2026 — In a major foreign policy announcement on social media, U.S. President Donald J. Trump declared that the United States is officially reinstating “The Iranian Blockade” to restrict Iranian vessels and their customers from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. Emphasizing that the critical global shipping lane “is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran,” Trump stated that all other international nations will continue to have fair and open access to the waterway.
As part of the directive, Trump announced that the United States will henceforth be known as “The Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz.” Citing the financial demands of providing safety and security in the volatile region, the President stated that the U.S. will be reimbursed at a rate of 20% on all cargo shipped through the strait to cover necessary operational costs. According to the announcement, the formation and implementation of this new maritime security process will begin immediately.