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Trump says the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and should get paid for it

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announces more strikes on Iran over Strait of Hormuz.

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President Trump said that the United States will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships 20% for safe passage.

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Central Command announced that the U.S.

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has commenced strikes on Iran for the third straight night.

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NBC News' Courtney Kube reports.

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Trump says US attacking Iran capabilities related to Strait of Hormuz

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Trump says the US will take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran

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Trump says the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and should get paid for it.

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Summary

**Summary:** President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships 20% for safe passage, following a strike on Iran's capabilities related to the strait. **Why It Matters:** This announcement highlights tensions between the U.S. and Iran over access to

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