Trump orders Iranian ports blockaded, 20% protection fee for shipping
Ben Sabti, founder of the IDF Persian platform joins i24NEWS to discuss the latest around the Strait of Hormuz
Assessment
A new layer of economic pressure has been introduced in the ongoing standoff with Iran, with a direct order to blockade Iranian ports and impose a steep fee on shipping through the region. The move escalates tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit. The involvement of a former IDF Persian platform founder as a commentator signals that military and strategic perspectives are being centered in the public discussion. The immediate question is how international shipping and regional actors will respond to this unilateral enforcement.