Trump claims massive oil flow through Hormuz amid disputed data
President Donald Trump says the United States has secretly escorted more than 100 million barrels of oil and over 200 commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, ABC News reports. Al Jazeera cites analysts who say the figures are unlikely and that shipping data shows far lower volumes. Fortune reports U. S.
officials claim a series of naval missions have enabled more than 125 million barrels of oil to leave the Persian Gulf, while Iran continues to operate its own toll-collecting channel in the strait. CNN says Trump announced the reopening of the strait after a deal with Iran, but maritime analysts note ship movements remain minimal and risks persist. Overall, the administration’s statements face independent assessments that do not show a significant increase in traffic.
