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Strait of Hormuz: Confusion Surrounds Tanker Escort After US Energy Minister's Tweet

July 11, 2026Сергей Рязанцев1 мин

A social media post by US Energy Secretary Wright, which mentioned an alleged escort of oil tankers through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, briefly led to a decrease in global oil prices. However, the tweet was swiftly removed from the platform. Following the incident, the White House has now issued a statement addressing the matter.