Trump Drops Hormuz Cargo Fee as US Resumes Blockade of Iran's Ports

Donald Trump has dropped his 24-hour-old threat to impose a 20% fee on cargo ships using the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the US is resuming its blockade of Iranian ports as part of efforts to curtail Tehran's control over the critical waterway. Washington continues to press its campaign to limit Iran's grip on one of the world's most important shipping lanes.