Key facts
- President Trump said 22 tankers were moved from the Strait of Hormuz under heavy military protection.
- He claimed the operation occurred in "complete radio silence" over a single night.
- Trump asserted this action prevented oil prices from surging to $350 per barrel.
- He declared a "complete military victory" over Iran in the past four months.
- Trump claimed US forces conducted strikes against Iran for three consecutive nights in retaliation for a drone attack.
President Trump stated that 22 tankers were moved from the Strait of Hormuz under heavy military protection and "complete radio silence" during a recent operation, asserting this action prevented oil prices from reaching $350 per barrel and marked a "complete military victory" over Iran.