President Trump announced that he would reinstate a blockade on ships traveling to and from Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz. This is a measure to cut off Iran's funding, and the US military has argued that it will guarantee the safety of civilian ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for receiving 20% of the cargo. President Trump called the United States the 'guardian of the Strait of Hormuz,' and stated that it would collect fees in the form of tolls for the security and safety of the region. This means that the United States, which has previously protected the Strait of Hormuz free of charge, will now demand payment for its services.
