Donald Trump: United States to Become Guardian of Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News, sharply criticized Iran for failing to abide by agreements and announced that the United States will continue its attacks on Tehran. Saying, “We’ve had 10 deals with these people, and they always violate them,” Trump stressed that in response to any drone attack by the Islamic Republic of Iran, they will receive a “very tough” response. In another part of his remarks, the U.S. president unveiled Washington’s new plan to become the “guardian of the Strait of Hormuz.” He stated: “We are now going to protect this strait, and we will charge for it.” Emphasizing the need for countries to reimburse operational costs, Trump said the United States seeks to recover the damages and expenses it incurs in safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz and putting its forces at risk. These remarks come as the U.S. military has significantly increased the scale of its airstrikes against Iranian positions in recent days. 2