Trump announces new U.S. Naval blockade of Hormuz Strait, declares 20% protection fee for all ships given safe passage.

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116913091653271692 Trump stated the US will run/keep the Strait of Hormuz, guard it with forces, and expect reimbursement/payment from other countries for the protection. This follows recent Iranian actions and US positioning to ensure navigation. Multiple clips and reports confirm the remarks. JUST IN: Donald Trump says the U.S. is “taking over” the Strait of …

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Iran just declared the Strait of Hormuz will never go back to pre-war conditions and they will charge ships for passage

US side emphasizes toll-free passage (at least initially) and negotiations on future administration (involving Oman too). Iran emphasizes sovereignty, “services,” and that things won’t go back to exactly how they were before the war. 🚨 BREAKING 🇮🇷 IRAN’S TOP NEGOTIATOR QALIBAF JUST SAID LIVE: THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ WILL NOT RETURN TO PRE-WAR CONDITIONS. IRAN …

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Strait of Hormuz access limited to Iran designated route with toll requirement and IRGC controlled passage for commercial vessels only

17:20 / April 17 The announcement of the opening of the Strait of Hormuz has been made under completely specific conditions and in full coordination with the forces responsible for the matter, and it will practically be highly limited. This passage, which is contingent on the continued implementation of the ceasefire conditions, will have three …

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Yes, Macron reportedly worked with Iran to get multiple european nations to close their airspace to the US in exchange for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. France has taken a clear stand against the American people and joined forces with the reg

Yes, Macron reportedly worked with Iran to get multiple european nations to close their airspace to the US in exchange for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. France has taken a clear stand against the American people and joined forces with the regime. pic.twitter.com/55RNoFsZ5T — @amuse (@amuse) April 5, 2026

Iran moves to charge ships for Hormuz passage, Japan first to agree

BREAKING: 🇮🇷🇯🇵 Iran and Japan close to agreement on Hormuz transit Iran has begun negotiating individually with each country regarding the Strait of Hormuz and will likely charge a hefty fee. Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, said in an interview to Kyodo News that Iran… pic.twitter.com/QH7UAlVNi3 — Megatron (@Megatron_ron) March 21, 2026 BREAKING NEWS: Japan …

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Iran has officially monetized the Strait of Hormuz. $2 million per voyage. Accepted in cash, crypto, or barter.

The Iran-US-Israel conflict is turning into an economic war as an oil tanker operator reportedly paid Tehran a $2 million fee for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is now charging “favoured” countries millions of dollars per oil tanker for safe passage, even as gasoline prices have crossed $8 a gallon in some …

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Iran is talking with 8 countries about allowing their ships safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz if those countries agree to buy Iranian oil in Chinese yuan instead of U.S. dollars.

According to CNN‑sourced reporting (carried by MSN and Caliber.Az), Iran is: Negotiating with eight countries Offering safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz On the condition that oil transactions with Iran are conducted in Chinese yuan, not U.S. dollars Targeting countries outside the Middle East Exploring a broader strategy to regulate traffic through the …

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7.4 earthquake Drake Passage.

Magnitude 7.4 Region DRAKE PASSAGE Date time 2025-05-02 12:58:27.5 UTC Location -56.828 ; -68.114 Depth 10 km Distance 446 km SE of Punta Arenas, Chile / pop: 117,000 / local time: 09:58:27.5 2025-05-02 225 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina / pop: 58,000 / local time: 09:58:27.5 2025-05-02 https://emsc.eu/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1803133 https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?extent=-89.51305,-575.85938&extent=89.51305,549.14063 AC

Trump-backed budget bill survives first test in House but final passage unclear

Some House GOP budget holdouts cave after White House meeting, but not enough https://t.co/JmQ5jSssko — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) April 9, 2025 A handful of Republicans withholding support for a GOP budget resolution changed their minds after meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, but not enough movement to secure passage in the House. Before the …

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ESCALATION: Russia Announces Full Sea Blockade of Ukraine. US & Turkey will Guarantee Safe Passage of All Ships

https://twitter.com/baronitaigas/status/1681685241692401665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The Russian MoD has declared a full blockade of Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea. Ukraine is now land-locked, and will remain so in perpetuity — assuming it persists at all as a sovereign entity. UPDATE – TASS updated their initial reporting. It now says "will be considered as potential carriers of military cargo." …

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