Reported claim
“Donald Trump previously stated that the United States would become the guardian of the Hormuz Strait in exchange for a reimbursement rate of 20%.”
Strengthened after Jerusalem Post reported it.
Belief History
Jul 14
Jul 16
Sources
Jul 14, 2026
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