"POTUS is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service. Iran has always been the GUARDIAN of the Strait and will remain so FOREVER. 20% is of course too much. We will be fair," Tehran's top diplomat wrote, in a social media post.

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…

Trump announces U.S. will seek compensation for guarding the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic normalization by August 31 at 15.5% YES.