Trump to Restore Iran Blockade, Charge Fees for Strait of Hormuz Shipping The United States' decision to reimpose a blockade on Iran and charge fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz has sparked alarm in global shipping circles.
The move appears to be a calculated risk aimed at reshaping regional dynamics and rewriting trade rules.
By targeting Iranian vessels and those trading with Iran, Trump's administration is essentially declaring war on Iran's economy, using the Strait as a chokepoint to strangle its maritime commerce.