Trump Says 19 Million Barrels of Oil Exited Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump asserted on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz experienced unprecedented maritime activity, with 19 million barrels of oil flowing through it on Monday, an all-time record. Trump attributed this surge in oil transit to a new diplomatic understanding between Washington and Tehran, claiming it has led to tumbling oil prices and a safer global environment.

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19 Millions barrels of oil flowed out of the Hormuz Strait (on Monday) -- an all-time RECORD.

Speaking via Truth Social and later at a White House press briefing, Trump celebrated the outcome of recent diplomatic deliberations. He stated that the crucial maritime chokepoint remains completely unobstructed for international trade. "We have an oil Gusher. The Strait is totally open," Trump declared, emphasizing the success of the bilateral understanding.

The president outlined two key strategic goals achieved: maintaining unhindered global energy flows and permanently blocking Iran's path to nuclear weapons. He reaffirmed his administration's commitment to regional stability and averting further escalation in the Middle East. "We have 2 things! We have an open Strait and we have a country that will never have a nuclear weapon," he remarked.

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Oil prices are tumbling down, and the world is a much safer place!

This development coincides with the United States pausing its economic embargo on Iranian crude shipments. The move followed U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance's announcement that Tehran would allow United Nations atomic inspectors back into the country. Vance had previously described the diplomatic deliberations in Switzerland as laying a "very good foundation for a successful final deal."

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We took in more oil yesterday than has ever gone through the Strait! We have an oil Gusher. The Strait is totally open.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei offered a brief perspective, noting that "a very brief discussion took place regarding the nuclear issue, but there was no discussion of details." The ongoing dialogue builds on a memorandum of understanding formalized last week to structure Swiss peace talks, aimed at concluding military hostilities involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

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We have 2 things! We have an open Strait and we have a country that will never have a nuclear weapon.