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President Trump reverses on Strait of Hormuz toll less than 24 hours after announcing it

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Newest development Jul 14, 2026 · 4 reportsPresident Trump reverses on Strait of Hormuz toll less than 24 hours after announcing it

President Donald Trump reversed his proposal to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, citing productive discussions with Middle East leaders, as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate.

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  1. Trump: U.S. to 'run' Strait of Hormuz

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    President Trump reverses on Strait of Hormuz toll less than 24 hours after announcing it

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  1. Axios

    With Iran ceasefire "over," Trump shifts to battle for Hormuz (opens Axios)

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    The White House is preparing for what could become a multi-day or even multi-week exchange of fire with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz . The length and severity of the new campaign hinge entirely on Tehran's next moves, U.S. officials tell Axios.

  2. BBC News

    Traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls steeply after new US-Iran strikes (opens BBC News)

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    Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

  3. PBS NewsHour

    Fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks as Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    President Donald Trump overnight made threats on social media of further missile attacks against Iran, after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for the U.S. leader's killing.

  4. The Center Square

    Trump: U.S. to 'run' Strait of Hormuz (opens The Center Square)

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    (The Center Square) – The U.S. appears to be on the cusp of returning to full-scale strikes against Iran after pounding the Islamic Republic over the weekend, stemming from Iranian aggression over control of the Strait of Hormuz.

  5. Breitbart News

    Marlow: Trump Correct, We Need to Take Over Strait of Hormuz, Charge Toll (opens Breitbart News)

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    Monday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Iran. Marlow said, “I always thought this was a massive chance for us to actually make some money for these wars that we go and win.” The Alex

  6. CBS News

    What to know about the Iran war as Trump changes course on 20% fee for Strait of Hormuz cargo (opens CBS News)

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    President Trump on Tuesday reversed his Monday proclamation about a 20% fee for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Aaron MacLean report.

  7. CBS News

    Trump reverses course on U.S. acting as "guardian of the Hormuz Strait" (opens CBS News)

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    The U.S. hit Iran with heavy airstrikes for the fourth night in a row, aimed at preventing the regime's new attacks on oil and cargo ships. After President Trump floated the idea of the U.S. acting as a "guardian of the Hormuz Strait" on Monday, he reversed his decision. Ed O'Keefe has the details.

  8. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Trump's Hormuz toll reversed, but the damage remains | Guest column (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    After President Trump briefly imposed and then withdrew a 20% toll on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, this guest columnist argues the United States abandoned a 169-year principle of free navigation and handed Iran a lasting diplomatic victory.

  9. WMUR

    President Trump reverses on Strait of Hormuz toll less than 24 hours after announcing it (opens WMUR)

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    President Donald Trump reversed his proposal to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, citing productive discussions with Middle East leaders, as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate.