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Trump says US navy could escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz
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US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool)
US President Donald Trump says the US navy will escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if needed amid the war with Iran, and orders his government to provide insurance for shipping.
“If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible. No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform.
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