Iranian Foreign Minister Alagzi said on the 13th that Iran “has always been the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz” and will “always be so.” In response to US President Trump's claim that he will charge 20% for cargo in the Strait of Hormuz, Alagezi responded in a social media post saying, “The US President is right. Whoever guarantees the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz should charge this service fee. Iran has always been the guardian of the straits, and so will it be. But 20% is really too high; we'll be fair.” Trump posted on social media earlier on the 13th that the US will resume its naval blockade of Iran and will charge 20% for all goods transported through the Strait of Hormuz.

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