Trump steps back from Hormuz fee plan; new strikes hit Iran
President Donald Trump has abandoned a proposed 20% transit fee for the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead to pursue trade and investment deals with Gulf states. Meanwhile, military tensions remain high as Iran reports US strikes on its territory following Iranian attacks on US-allied bases.
Flight operations aboard the USS George H.W. Bush, at an unknown location, released July 14, 2026, in this still image taken from a handout video. — Reuters Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source US President Donald Trump stepped back from a proposal to charge a 20 per cent transit fee to guard the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway as part of the conflict with Iran, saying on Tuesday he would instead seek investment deals with Gulf states.
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