On Monday, Trump declared that the United States would become the "guardian" of the strategic waterway, reimpose a blockade on Iranian shipping and seek reimbursement equivalent to 20% of all cargo transiting the strait.

Trump says the U.S. could take control of the Strait of Hormuz permanently and wants allies to pay for securing the vital waterway.

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