Trump: We're taking over the Strait of Hormuz

The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran. We are reinstating the THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran’s ships or customers from entering or leaving. All other countries will have fair and open use of the Strait. The U.S.A. will be, from this point forward, known as “THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,” but as such, and as a matter of FAIRNESS, will be reimbursed, at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped, for any and all costs necessary to do the job of providing safety and security to this very volatile section of the World. The process and formation will begin immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Iran is trying to reach a joint mechanism with Oman on Strait of Hormuz but US pressure on Oman hindered efforts IRAN SAYS US-IRAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING IN 'CRISIS PHASE'

Iran's Top Joint Military Command: Iran will not allow the US to intervene in the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Top Joint Military Command: Any attempt by the US to transit through the strait without Iran's authorization will be strongly confronted. Iran's Top Joint Military Command: To leaders of regional countries, any cooperation with the US will be considered war against Iran. IRAN'S TOP JOINT MILITARY COMMAND: IF WAR WIDENS IT WILL REACH ALL THE COUNTRIES OF THE REGION, RESPONSIBLITY LIES WITH U.S. AND ITS ALLIES