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US Plans Hormuz Tanker Escorts When Security Allows, Bessent Says

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US Plans Hormuz Tanker Escorts When Security Allows, Bessent Says
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Sky News that the US Navy will escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as militarily possible, potentially with an international coalition, as the strait remains a critical chokepoint amid war and rising crude prices; Iran's new supreme leader has urged keeping Hormuz closed as leverage, while officials say escort readiness depends on ensuring safe passage.

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  1. Iran War: U.S. Navy will escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz when 'militarily possible,' Bessent tells Sky News  CNBC
  2. U.S. Military Turns Down Requests to Escort Tankers Through Hormuz  WSJ
  3. Trump’s energy ‘tiger team’ struggles to find its roar with Iran  Politico
  4. Why naval escorts through Strait of Hormuz are so risky  The Hill
  5. Trump faces escalating oil crisis over Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz  abcnews.com

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