The U.S. Navy will escort ships in the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as it is reasonable.”
U.S. Navy to Escort Merchant Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy will begin escorting merchant vessels attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as it is prudent to do so,” assured U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Friday, one week after a military operation against Iran.
“As soon as it is reasonable, we will escort ships through the strait and ensure that energy deliveries can resume,” Wright stated during an appearance on Fox News, as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted by 90% over the course of a week.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced via a message on his Truth Social platform that the U.S. Navy could “escort ships through this strategic passage as soon as possible if deemed necessary.”
“No matter what, the United States will guarantee the free flow of energy around the world,” emphasized the White House occupant.
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz represents an unprecedented freeze on global maritime trade, significantly impacting oil products while threatening various other industrial sectors.
This route is vital for exporting petroleum and gas products from Gulf countries. The strait serves as a key transit point for oil trade, with one-quarter of the world’s oil and one-fifth of liquefied natural gas passing through it.
