Trump says Strait of Hormuz in 'extremely good shape'
HAMILTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is in “extremely good shape,” claiming US naval assistance has helped an average of 30 ships pass through each night, Anadolu Ajansi reported,
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is in "extremely good shape" due to US naval assistance. According to Trump, an average of 30 ships pass through the strait each night, with a significant amount of oil being transported. This, he claimed, has helped keep oil prices stable.
However, reports indicate that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains tense. A tanker was struck by three projectiles while sailing out of the strait, 17 nautical miles east of Oman's Khasab, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency. There were no reported casualties or environmental impact.
The US and Iran have recently exchanged fire, with the US striking Iranian rocket launchers on an island in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran targeting US military bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates in response. The US Central Command said it acted after detecting Iranian plans to deploy fresh mines in the strait.
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