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President Donald Trump has proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for US naval protection, while reinstating an Iran port blockade. Iran has responded by attacking Gulf states, closing the strait, and declaring it hit a vessel in the waterway. Senator Lindsey Graham has died, with his sister appointed to fill his Senate term; his legacy as a China hawk, Trump ally, and Iran war supporter is being reassessed. Yemen's Houthis have sharply escalated by striking Saudi Arabia's Abha airport with missiles and drones, as conflict over Iranian planes threatens Yemen's fragile peace.

Trump proposes 20% fee for Hormuz Strait protection

Trump proposes 20% fee for Hormuz Strait protectionPresident Donald Trump has proposed that the United States provide naval protection for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a 20% fee on cargo moving through the waterway. The offer comes as the US-Israeli war with Iran has disrupted shipping in the critical trade route controlled by Iran. Trump has also reinstated an Iran port blockade, further escalating tensions in the region. Shipping companies had been calling for greater protection amid the ongoing conflict.

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Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work?Since the US-Israeli war with Iran broke out, shipping companies have been calling for greater protection for vessels to safely cross through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route that is controlled by Iran. President Donald Trump now says the United States can provide that — but in exchange for a 20% fee on cargo moving through the waterway. (CNN)
Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work? (CNN)
Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz (BBC)
Trump to restore Iran blockade, charge fees for Strait of Hormuz shipping (SCMP)
Trump renews Iran blockade and again threatens to take control of strait of Hormuz (The Guardian)

Iran closes Hormuz Strait, attacks Gulf states

Iran closes Hormuz Strait, attacks Gulf statesIran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and launched attacks on Gulf states, declaring the strategic waterway shut to traffic. The United States insists the strait remains open and has intensified its own strikes against Iranian positions. Iran claims it has hit a vessel in the strait, escalating the confrontation between the two nations. The exchange of attacks has raised fears of a broader regional conflict.

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US, Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz (Al Jazeera)
Iran closes Hormuz, attacks Gulf states as US says strait remains open (SCMP)
U.S., Iran intensify attacks over Strait of Hormuz (CBC)
Iran says it hit vessel in Strait of Hormuz, declares route closed (CBC)

Lindsey Graham dies; legacy as China hawk reassessed

Lindsey Graham dies; legacy as China hawk reassessedSenator Lindsey Graham has died, prompting a reassessment of his influence on American foreign policy. Graham was remembered as a steadfast Israel advocate, a key Trump ally, and a vocal supporter of the Iran war. He was also one of Washington's most influential China hawks. His political journey from Trump critic to coalition-builder made him a significant power player in the Senate.

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Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington (AP News)
Lindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter (Al Jazeera)
Lindsey Graham’s death removes one of Washington’s most influential China hawks (SCMP)
How Graham’s Journey From Trump Critic to Ally Made Him a Power Player (NYT)

Graham's sister appointed to finish Senate term

Graham's sister appointed to finish Senate termLindsey Graham's sister has been chosen to fill his seat in the United States Senate following his death. The appointment ensures continuity of his term in the upper chamber. Graham's sister was selected by the appropriate state authorities to serve the remainder of his tenure. The move maintains South Carolina's representation in the Senate without interruption.

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Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death (BBC)
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Is Appointed to Finish His Senate Term (NYT)
Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to fulfill remainder of his term in U.S. Senate (CBC)

Houthis strike Saudi airport as Yemen conflict escalates

Houthis strike Saudi airport as Yemen conflict escalatesYemen's Houthi rebels have launched a sharp escalation by striking Saudi Arabia's Abha airport with missiles and drones. The attack comes amid rising tensions as the Yemeni government targets Sanaa airport. A separate conflict over Iranian planes is threatening Yemen's fragile peace process. The escalation risks derailing diplomatic efforts to end the long-running civil war.

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Yemen’s Houthis strike Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport with missiles and drones in a sharp escalation (AP News)
Tension rising as Yemen gov’t attacks Sanaa airport, Houthis fire missiles (Al Jazeera)
Conflict Over Iranian Planes Imperils Yemen’s Fragile Peace4 min read (NYT)