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The US Navy has successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since launching military strikes against Iran under Operation Epic Fury.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the operation's success on X (formerly Twitter) on June 10 local time. "President Donald Trump is maintaining global energy stability even during military operations against Iran," Wright wrote. "The US Navy has successfully escorted oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure continued oil supply to global markets."
AFP reported that this appears to be the first escort operation conducted since the US and Israel launched military operations.
The Trump administration announced on June 3 that it would deploy naval forces to escort oil tankers carrying crude from the Middle East after Iran effectively blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a surge in international oil prices. On June 9, Washington warned it would launch strikes 20 times more powerful than previous attacks if Iran moves to block oil shipments within the strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Approximately 20% of global crude oil shipments pass through this critical chokepoint for international energy transport.