Europe Today: Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping fee

Euronews reports that US President Trump announced the United States would take control of the Strait of Hormuz and charge a twenty percent fee on all cargo passing through. Trump stated the critical shipping lane will remain open with or without Iran's involvement, as tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf.

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