Trump Says Oil Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Is ‘Functioning’
The U.S. president said 10 million barrels were transported through the strait on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is functioning, although vessels continue to face attacks. He mentioned that mines have been cleared, and despite occasional drone or rocket incidents, the strait is operating effectively, with a large volume of oil being transported. Trump reiterated the U.S. stance against Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.
- Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is “functioning.”
- Vessels still face occasional drone or rocket attacks.
- Mines have been cleared from the strait.
- 10 million barrels of oil were transported through the strait on Tuesday.
- The U.S. cannot allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
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