Trump says he wants US reimbursed by countries for protecting Strait of Hormuz

Reuters

14 July, 2026, 08:10 am

Last modified: 14 July, 2026, 08:10 am

Trump says he wants US reimbursed by countries for protecting Strait of Hormuz

Reuters

14 July, 2026, 08:10 am

Last modified: 14 July, 2026, 08:10 am

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office as he signs the Secure America Act, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, 10 June 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/File Photo

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office as he signs the Secure America Act, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, 10 June 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/File Photo

US President Donald ‌Trump on Monday told reporters in ⁠the Oval Office that he wants Gulf nations to reimburse ‌the ⁠United States for helping protect ⁠the Strait of Hormuz.

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