US defense chief: Our pilots control skies over Strait of Hormuz
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says American pilots control the airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and oil flows now exceed pre-conflict levels.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that American pilots maintain control over the airspace above the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that oil shipments through the strategic waterway have now surpassed levels prior to any conflicts. Hegseth affirmed that the United States remains committed to securing the passage of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US defense chief emphasized the ongoing role of American air forces in maintaining this vital flow. He affirmed: “Our pilots control the airspace over the Strait of Hormuz” and added that “we will continue to secure the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.”
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