Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Tensions flare in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran asserts control over shipping routes, demanding vessels follow its preferred paths and pay fees — a move echoing U.S. President Trump’s newly announced “guardian” role, which also includes charging tolls for safe passage. Both nations, ignoring international law, leverage military power to dominate this vital chokepoint, sparking global energy market shocks and diplomatic saber-rattling — while Iran wryly mocks the U.S. by suggesting its own pricing would be more “fair.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…