Trump says the U.S. should be paid to guard the Strait of Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz security: Trump says the U.S. should be paid to guard it See how his remarks could affect Gulf tensions and global oil shipping
President Donald Trump said the United States should be reimbursed for helping protect the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route in the Gulf, during a phone interview with Fox News on Monday.
Trump said the U.S. would keep control of the strait and act as its guardian, adding that the country should receive payment for the role. His comments came as tensions with Iran continued to rise around the waterway.
The remarks were made on July 13, 2026, and the report was still developing at the time of publication.