@giantkebabTrump announces the U.S. is reinstating the Iranian blockade and will act as guardian of the Strait of Hormuz, collecting a 20% toll on all cargo shipped to cover costs of securing the waterway.
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Trump Hormuz Strait guardian toll
Photo by @giantkebab· Jul 13, 2026· Donald Trump
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The focus is a social media post from Donald J. Trump. The text announces the Hormuz Strait is open and the U.S.A. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT" and reimbursed for providing safety. The mood is declarative and official, like a policy announcement. A notable detail is the profile picture of Donald Trump with an American flag motif. ON-SCREEN TEXT: Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran. We are reinstating THE THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran's ships or customers from entering or leaving. All other countries will have fair and open use of the Strait. The U.S.A. will be, from this point forward, known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," but as such, and as a matter of FAIRNESS, will be reimbursed, at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped, for any and all costs necessary
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