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US escorts 20 tankers a night via Strait of Hormuz, Burgum says, easing oil strain
The U.S. Navy is escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz despite the threat from Iran, guiding more than 20 crude oil carriers on some nights, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said.
TL;DR
- The U.S. Navy is escorting more than 20 crude oil carriers through the Strait of Hormuz on some nights.
- This action is intended to facilitate oil trade and provide leverage for the U.S. in peace negotiations with Iran.
- The operation, a restarted version of Project Freedom, is proceeding without public fanfare.
- Before the recent conflict, nearly 20 million barrels of crude oil passed daily through the strait, representing 20% of global oil demand.
- The U.S. strategy involves escorting ships along the coast of Oman with Navy and air support.
- President Trump had previously threatened further strikes against Iran but later reversed plans following discussions, teasing a ceasefire.