Pakistan, July 13 -- US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States should take control of the Strait of Hormuz and be compensated for protecting the strategic waterway. His remarks came as military tensions with Iran intensified and shipping through the vital oil route remained disrupted. The proposal underscores growing concerns over global energy security and regional stability.

Speaking during a phone interview with Fox News, Trump said the United States would likely become the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz. He argued that allied nations benefiting from secure shipping lanes should reimburse Washington for safeguarding the route. Trump added that the US could not be expected to provide such protection without fi...