The US is reportedly taking steps to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz, with some outlets suggesting a blockade of Iranian ports and military strikes. There are conflicting reports on whether the US plans to charge for shipping through the strait, with some outlets citing a proposed 20% toll, while others indicate that such plans may have been abandoned. The situation in the region appears to be escalating, with reports of US attacks on Iran and retaliatory actions by Tehran.