President Trump reverses on Strait of Hormuz toll less than 24 hours after announcing it

President Donald Trump overnight made threats on social media of further missile attacks against Iran, after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for the U.S. leader's killing.

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National story. 9 articles from 8 sources. Updated Jul 15, 2026.

Part of The US-Iran war: passage through the Strait of Hormuz

How each side is putting it

Left

2 sources
PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jul 11, 2026

Fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks as Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats

AxiosLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

With Iran ceasefire "over," Trump shifts to battle for Hormuz

Center

4 sources
WMURCenter· Jul 15, 2026

President Trump reverses on Strait of Hormuz toll less than 24 hours after announcing it

Richmond Times-DispatchCenter· Jul 15, 2026

Trump's Hormuz toll reversed, but the damage remains | Guest column

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 14, 2026

Trump reverses course on U.S. acting as "guardian of the Hormuz Strait"

BBC NewsCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls steeply after new US-Iran strikes

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 14, 2026

What to know about the Iran war as Trump changes course on 20% fee for Strait of Hormuz cargo

Right

2 sources
Breitbart NewsRight· Jul 14, 2026

Marlow: Trump Correct, We Need to Take Over Strait of Hormuz, Charge Toll

The Center SquareLean Right· Jul 13, 2026

Trump: U.S. to 'run' Strait of Hormuz

The story so far

2 developments
  1. Jul 11Fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks as Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats
  2. Jul 14Only center coverage:President Trump reverses on Strait of Hormuz toll less than 24 hours after announcing it

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