Mr Trump said he expects the US to be reimbursed for controlling the vital waterway.

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.

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President Trump announced the United States will guard the Strait of Hormuz. He stated America will act as the waterway's guardian and receive payment. Trump accused Iran of…