Trump Says He Ordered Secret Mission to Protect Hormuz Shipping, Supporting More Than 100 Million Barrels
Summary
- President Donald Trump said he had ordered a secret military operation to protect merchant ships and oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- He said the operation allowed more than 200 commercial ships to pass safely and supported the transport of more than 100 million barrels of crude oil.
- Market analysts say an expansion of U.S. maritime protection operations and tensions in the Middle East could affect international oil prices and global commodity markets.
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President Donald Trump said he ordered a secret military operation last month to protect merchant ships and oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
On June 10, Trump said he had directed the U.S. military to carry out a covert mission to support tankers and commercial vessels transiting the strait.
The operation enabled more than 200 commercial ships to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, he said.
Trump added that more than 100 million barrels of crude oil have been transported through the waterway so far.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical energy corridor that carries a significant share of global seaborne crude shipments.
Recent military tensions between the U.S. and Iran have fueled concerns about a possible closure of the strait and the safety of vessels, making the issue a key risk factor for global energy markets.
In the market, analysts say an expansion of U.S. maritime protection operations and heightened tensions in the Middle East could affect international oil prices and global commodity markets.
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