10.03.2026 22:32
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced on his social media account that the U.S. Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz and that the tanker successfully passed through the strait. Shortly after, he deleted the post. Officials speaking to the U.S. press, who wished to remain anonymous, also denied Wright's claim.
As Iran continues to block ship passages through the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that the U.S. Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz and that the tanker successfully passed through the strait.
SHARED FIRST, THEN DELETED Wright stated in a post on his social media account, "President Trump is maintaining the stability of global energy during military operations against Iran. The U.S. Navy successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the flow of oil to global markets."
Shortly after, Wright deleted the post. Reports from U.S. media, citing unnamed officials, indicated that Wright's post was denied, stating that the U.S. Navy had not yet accompanied an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, IRAN: CAN EXPEL ISRAELI AND U.S. AMBASSADORS While the attacks by the U.S. and Israel against Iran continue, a striking statement regarding the Strait of Hormuz was made yesterday by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. In a written statement published by the Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA), it was stated, "Any Arab or European country that expels Israeli and U.S. ambassadors from its territory will have full authority and freedom to pass through the Strait of Hormuz."
IMPORTANCE OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ The Strait of Hormuz is considered the most critical and sensitive "jugular vein" of global energy security. Approximately one-third of the world's oil transported by sea and a significant portion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) pass through this narrow waterway. Located between Oman and Iran, this strait, which is about 33 kilometers at its narrowest point, serves as a challenging gateway connecting major oil producers in the Persian Gulf to the open seas.
During periods of escalating regional tensions, the possibility of closing the strait can cause panic waves in global energy markets and lead to rapid price increases, making control and navigation security over Hormuz a geopolitical issue that directly affects not only the regional countries but the entire world economy.