US Denies Navy Escorted Tanker Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran War: U.S. Navy will escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz when 'militarily possible,' Bessent tells Sky News

The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed to shipping because of the war against Iran by the U.S. and Israel.

White House says US has not escorted oil tanker through Strait of Hormuz despite now-deleted claim

The U.S. military has not yet escorted any oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday, contradicting a now-deleted post from Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “I was made aware of this post. I haven’t had a chance to talk to the Energy secretary about it directly, however, I…

Oil prices drop near $80 as US walks back claim that tanker was escorted through Strait of Hormuz

US stocks turned green Tuesday as oil prices declined at a drastic pace on hopes the war in Iran could be limited – though the drop slowed after the Trump administration backtracked on claims an oil tanker had been escorted through an Iranian energy chokepoint.

TRUMP TO OIL TANKERS: “SHOW SOME GUTS!” – President Says Iran’s Navy Is Finished, Urges Ships to Sail Through Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump is urging commercial oil tankers to push through the strategic Strait of Hormuz despite escalating tensions with Iran, declaring that there is “nothing to be afraid of” after U.S. The post TRUMP TO OIL TANKERS: “SHOW SOME GUTS!” – President Says Iran’s Navy Is Finished, Urges Ships to Sail Through Strait of Hormuz appeared first on…

Oil Price Spike Reverses As President Trump Urges Tankers Into the Strait of Hormuz