President Trump stated the United States will become the "guardian angel" of the Strait of Hormuz but expects heavy financial compensation from wealthy nations benefiting from the strategic oil route.

WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump on Monday said that the United States would probably take control of the Strait of Hormuz and should be paid for doing so.

Trump demands countries pay for defending the Strait of Hormuz. Blockade on Iran by December 31 at 57.5% YES.