According to AXIOS, U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is restarting a maritime blockade on Iran and will block vessels from entering or leaving Iranian ports. Trump also said the U.S. would charge a 20% fee for securing safe passage for cargo ships, though the details of that proposal and whether it is being pursued seriously remain unclear. The blockade has not yet taken effect because the law requires shipowners to receive 24 hours’ notice in advance. A U.S. official said U.S. Central Command will announce the specific start time later Monday. The report did not provide additional operational details beyond that timeline.

Odaily, citing AXIOS, reported that the United States has not discussed with regional allies the issue of potentially charging transit fees related to securing the Strait of Hormuz, according to people familiar with the matter. The brief item did not provide added details on any policy timeline, participating countries, or whether such fees are under formal consideration. The update was published as a 7x24 newsflash, and the available source text remained limited to the reported claim.

According to AXIOS, sources said the United States has not discussed with regional allies the issue of possibly charging transit fees tied to securing the Strait of Hormuz. The report follows an earlier statement by Donald Trump, who said the blockade on Iran would be restored immediately and that a 20% fee would be charged on cargo transportation. The update centers on whether Washington has coordinated that possible fee arrangement with partners in the region. As cited by BlockBeats, the current answer from the reported sources is no: such talks have not taken place. The item does not provide further details on which allies were involved, how any fee would be structured, or whether a formal policy process has started.