Key facts
- 72 ships carrying 20 million barrels of oil transited the Strait of Hormuz in the previous 24 hours.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is rising 'very meaningfully'.
- Wright emphasized the U.S. mission to ensure the flow of products through the Strait of Hormuz, with or without Iranian cooperation.
- Wright reiterated President Donald Trump's objective to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright reported that 72 ships carrying 20 million barrels of oil transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, signaling a substantial recovery in traffic through the critical waterway. Wright stated that the U.S. is working to ensure the unimpeded flow of oil and gas products through the strait, regardless of Iranian cooperation.
Wright characterized the ongoing conflict as a renewal of hostilities following a period of talks that failed to yield peace. He also reaffirmed President Donald Trump's objective of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, deeming this mission essential for regional and global peace.