Trump Says US Would Support Iraq if Asked, Opposes Hormuz Transit Fees

Trump Says US will Be 'Paid' for Guarding Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US will be paid for guarding Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US will be paid for guarding Strait of Hormuz

Trump pivots from 20 percent Strait of Hormuz fee amid Iran war escalation

Donald Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.

Trump says countries called and protested his 20% Strait of Hormuz fee, reverses course

President Trump says he changed his mind on a 20% fee he planned to impose on all cargo traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump commented

Trump Backs Off Plan to Charge a Fee for Guarding the Strait of Hormuz

The president says Gulf countries’ promises to invest in the U.S. are sufficient and he won’t demand “reimbursement” for using the strait.

Some Gulf states signal they aren't opposed to paying fees in Hormuz, sources say

Some Gulf states signal they aren't opposed to paying fees in Hormuz, sources say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 07/14/2026 - 21:07 Gulf