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Trump restarts Iran blockade as U.S. plans 20% Hormuz charge

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U.S. President Donald Trump has reinstated a blockade of Iranian ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and demanded a 20% reimbursement for all cargo shipped via the waterway.

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