# Live updates: Ceasefire disintegrates as Trump says US will reinstate blockade of Iranian ships in Strait of Hormuz

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-13 19:07 UTC · Category: World

## Executive Summary
Global markets react as tensions rise over proposed US maritime fees and a potential blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

## Intelligence Brief
Oil prices have experienced an increase as market participants respond to the claims. Coverage from The New York Times, Axios, CNN, and CNBC highlights a discrepancy between these announcements and the positions held by the administration’s aides.


Reports also note that the UN maritime agency has publicly opposed the proposed transit fees. Observers are looking for further clarification on the operational mechanics of the proposed protection fee system.


Coverage does not yet specify how the blockade will be enforced or how the administration will reconcile these threats with existing policy positions held by aides.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| The New York Times | Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxNTE43RktkLVU2XzR2UXl5bFJqYkJzTkR3NGF1T3FBT1d2N1ktTjBPNXprWFJsZUgyMDZ1UTIyckRLaGdwNkhrU2JoNXgxcExSQTI1blU3UU1KVmd5clhIZWUwTEpJLXlJbzkxV0l5T01sd1hqNDllTDhNeWhJSTZCMGhodWl2RlRrRmZXUE9fdw?oc=5) |
| Axios | Oil jumps as Trump claims new US blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE5QclBDVGZoTjZ5aVNxZFJtckk5RWdGZFBQTlc2YnozY21mSFpUS1pHMkxJamRGTXRyS1dvZEM2c0UtVGt0V3d6dTlXNy1tc3dlOHZmRFo0c1padXIwN3ZTbUlhdUo3azZWSVUtWWJmejFTb0xiOHF2UUhIaHVMZw?oc=5) |
| CNN | Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work? | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTE8zaXFrRDl3bmZfNUZIemZaeUs5TmpnVG9MTVBNTUhYWHFPWEN6QkFESnJXTUM0U2tBRmVaMVJqbk04b0FhR0d1bUZkaFFtMW1GRXZtaHJKRmV2ZDVKOGlCczRMRVJYQQ?oc=5) |
| CNBC | UN maritime agency opposes Hormuz transit fees after Trump demands protection money | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxOMGRqS1ZHbXhlR0dQakt5WDY3d215TVN1STVkOC1aVThhZWRMWVBmUWdTYi1naGNnRVp2MTF0ZXRfRHNiWG15ZXRITWdma0xNTlE3eDNNdm1GR0hzVDU2ZEcwLWVOdTFlUGV2RlJHU2NXdTl0UG5yWmlxbmVUeGZBeUlBQUlhVXlCWGhYcFpKV1NuWGxNSHFOatIBngFBVV95cUxNb0dkS2NsSm4yU2V6aWdlTTgyeGdpak5ZMHhNTW41MUh3SVhlamNBeXVMM1RBTC15YW5jRldZMTU0dFVBSm9NQnFESDFDWFhtSkswbnZheVAxaUtaWUZLWDZpd3NTTEVQWXVTZE5lbWJjanMwUFIwZmdka3Rndk52cmdqTTdYRjduamp3RTloem5IZHJ2Ym55d25pZ3EwQQ?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNSHFScWxZU1I1ajk2ZVlaMlM4LTd0TjVuTHhkNUtiOUxLWU1LQ3R6N2p0QW0tVzBzNGVaVmtWbUpvNE5VSENyOWxjbm5IOGw5UU9wOEhoOTVLdWc3eHZZM2Ezb21remx6dlM5NGQ0QXozQjNXRWFkYnlaSDJYS1JNNTVCTXItUDAtUFloUUVIWXhXd2M?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-07-13/live-updates-ceasefire-disintegrates-as-trump-says-us-will-reinstate-blockade*