US Says Hormuz Strait Will Not Be Closed Again, Thanks to Naval Escorts

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says U.S. naval escorts have prevented Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz in the future, noting 17 million barrels passed through during the latest closure claim and thousands of ships moving under protection. The administration could reimpose a blockade if Iran doesn’t meet its demands; sanctions waivers for 60 days aren’t a major win for Tehran, and how Hormuz will be governed after that period remains unclear as talks with Oman and Gulf neighbors continue.