US Did Not Escort Ship Through Strait of Hormuz

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the US Navy has not escorted any oil tanker or vessel through the Strait of Hormuz, correcting an erroneous post by Energy Secretary Chris Wright that claimed an escort. The clarification reduces the immediate risk of U.S.-led naval escalation affecting the Hormuz chokepoint and is unlikely to materially move oil markets absent further developments.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the US Navy has not escorted any oil tanker or vessel through the Strait of Hormuz, correcting an erroneous post by Energy Secretary Chris Wright that claimed an escort. The clarification reduces the immediate risk of U.S.-led naval escalation affecting the Hormuz chokepoint and is unlikely to materially move oil markets absent further developments.