Trump Says U.S. Military Conducted Secret Mission to Assist Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz
Former President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. military carried out a secret mission to help oil tankers and commercial ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in more than 100 million barrels of oil entering the market. He also suggested the U.S. may take 20% of that oil and collect tolls for passage, though these claims are reported by a single source.
Former President Donald Trump said the U.S. military conducted a secret mission to help oil tankers and commercial ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz. According to multiple corroborated reports, Trump claimed the mission enabled more than 100 million barrels of oil to pass through the strait and enter the market. Trump also said the U.S. may take 20% of the oil passing through the strait, according to TASS, and may collect tolls for passage, also according to TASS. Hindustan Times reported that Trump said over 200 commercial ships traveled through the strait as part of the mission. The claim that 100 million barrels passed through the strait does not conflict with the claim that the U.S. may take 20% of that oil; the two statements are compatible. The mission occurred amid a standoff with Iran and was conducted without Iran's knowledge.
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