Jul 14, 2026 – 3.20amWashington | President Donald Trump says the United States will block Iranian commerce through the Strait of Hormuz and charge shipping companies for safe passage in an attempt to undermine Tehran’s main source of leverage in the smouldering conflict.As both sides exchanged escalating missile fire over the weekend, raising fresh concern about a ramping up of the months-long war, Trump on Monday (Tuesday AEST) said the US would reimpose a blockade on Iranian ships and their customers immediately.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles