Trump Says U.S. Secretly Moved Millions of Barrels of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz
Trump said a secret U.S. military mission helped move more than 100 million barrels through the Strait of Hormuz and kept oil prices lower.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military conducted a "secret mission" to support oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the effort enabled more than 100 million barrels of oil to reach the open market.
- The Strait of Hormuz has remained effectively closed since the conflict with Iran began February 28, roiling global energy supplies and contributing to inflation, which hit 4.2% in May.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright appeared confused Wednesday when asked about the operation, admitting he was "unaware" of the mission while facing congressional scrutiny over previous false claims regarding the strait.
- Trump warned that military strikes against Iran will continue "very hard" today, stating the country must "pay the price" for taking too long to negotiate a nuclear deal.
- Experts warn that despite administration claims, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, leaving global energy prices volatile as crude oil trades near $90 per barrel.
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Update to original story, 12:35 pm on June 11, 2026: 🚨 President Donald J. Trump on cancelled scheduled strikes against Iran. pic.twitter.com/iIijh6j5m2 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 11, 2026 President Donald Trump recently announced that the U.S. military conducted a secret mission to help more than 200 commercial ships carrying over 100 million barrels of oil safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, bypassing Iranian disruptions in the cr…
The flow out of the Gulf would have reached about two million barrels a day: far below pre-war normality, but a remarkable result compared to the minimums of the conflict
US Has Been Secretly Shepherding Ships Through the Strait - More Than 100 MILLION Barrels of Oil
This after our public announcement of an end to Project Freedom. President Trump disclosed our efforts on Truth Social yesterday: Last month, I directed our Great U.S. Military to execute a secret mission to support Oil Tankers and other Commercial Ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Today, I am pleased to announce that this effort has resulted in more than 100 MILLION Barrels of Oil making its way through the Strait, and into the Open Market. M…
US adopts 'illicit' Chinese tactic to move oil out of Hormuz, satellite images show
Satellite imagery and shipping data suggest Gulf crude was moved near Oman through offshore tanker transfers under US protection. The workaround appears to have eased wartime pressure in Hormuz, even as broader shipping risks persisted.
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