- Trump: U.S. Navy to begin escorting tankers through Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global energy trade.
- This announcement follows joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which have escalated tensions and disrupted shipping.
- Shipping giants have suspended operations in the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing crisis.
- The U.S. military has previously escorted tankers in the region, such as during the Iran-Iraq war.
- The move comes after reports that the U.S. was considering providing military protection for oil and gas tankers.
Trump: U.S. Navy to begin escorting tankers through Strait of Hormuz.
Mar 3, 2026, 7:40:46 PM UTC(1 day ago)
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TRUMP: US NAVY TO BEGIN ESCORTING TANKERS THROUGH STRAIT OF HORMUZ