Trump claims US forces secretly helped 100 million barrels of oil pass through Strait of Hormuz

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American forces secretly facilitated the passage of over 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz last month. Trump revealed on his Truth Social platform that he directed a covert operation to aid oil tankers and other commercial ships navigating the crucial waterway, which Iran had effectively blockaded in response to U.S. and Israeli attacks.

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Last month, I instructed our great military to carry out a secret mission to assist tankers and other commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

"Today, I am pleased to announce that this effort has successfully moved over 100 million barrels of oil through the strait and into the open market," Trump wrote, adding that more than 200 commercial vessels had successfully passed. He also asserted that the U.S. now "controls" the strait.

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Today, I am pleased to announce that this effort has successfully moved over 100 million barrels of oil through the strait and into the open market.

This disclosure follows a U.S. Central Command clarification that reports of resumed escort or assistance for commercial vessels were inaccurate. Previously, the U.S. had initiated "Project Freedom" in early May to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but this operation was reportedly halved after just one day. Trump had then claimed the cancellation was aimed at ending the conflict initiated by the U.S. and Israel on February 28.

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We now control the strait.