Energy Secretary Says US Looking to Escort Tankers in Strait of Hormuz by End of Month
By Jack Phillips
Published on March 12, 2026.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has stated that the military will attempt to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. This comes as officials are working to prevent shortages from increasing prices. The announcement comes in response to a question about whether the U.S.-Israeli Navy will assist in escorting the ships.
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