Energy Secretary Deletes Claim US Military Escorted Tanker Through Hormuz

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed that the US military escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy trade, but later deleted the post. President Trump has pledged to ensure the free flow of energy through the strait, but it remains unclear how effective US protection will be amid tensions with Iran. Concerns over oil prices and public backlash against the war with Iran are growing.

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