The U.S. military could soon begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway home to a large share of the world’s oil and gas shipping, as the ongoing war with Iran threatens global energy supplies and has sent gas prices spiking in the U.S.
“If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible,” President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday on Truth Social. “No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD. The United States’ ECONOMIC and MILITARY MIGHT is the GREATEST ON EARTH.”
