Trump: US military aided 100 million barrels of oil through Hormuz

President Donald Trump revealed that the U.S. military executed a covert operation to facilitate the passage of oil tankers through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that he had ordered the mission last month to support oil tankers and other merchant ships navigating the vital waterway.

According to Trump, the operation was successful in enabling approximately 100 million barrels of oil to pass through the strait. This action was presented as a response to Iran's efforts to largely close the strait, a move that has been a point of contention in regional and international politics. The U.S. military's involvement aimed to ensure the continued flow of commercial traffic amidst Iranian actions.

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Last month, I ordered our great U.S. military to conduct a secret mission to support oil tankers and other merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

The announcement highlights the ongoing tensions in the region and the U.S. commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation in critical maritime chokepoints. The operation underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics involving Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf.

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This operation helped 100 million barrels of oil traverse the strait.