US Navy tells shipping industry Hormuz escorts not possible for now - Reuters
US Navy tells shipping industry Hormuz escorts not possible for now Reuters
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"When the time comes, the U.S. Navy and its partners will escort tankers through the strait, if needed."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We're looking at a range of options there."
— Dan Caine , Executive
"Neither France, the United States, an international coalition or anybody is in a position to secure the Strait of Hormuz."
— Adel Bakawan , Academic
"I can confirm that the US Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel at this time, though of course that's an option."
— Karoline Leavitt , Politician
"US Navy successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure oil remains flowing to global markets."
— Chris Wright , Executive
"When the time comes, the U.S. Navy and its partners will escort tankers through the strait, if needed."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We're looking at a range of options there."
— General Dan Caine , Executive
"Neither France, the United States, an international coalition or anybody is in a position to secure the Strait of Hormuz."
— Adel Bakawan , Academic
Key People
Adel Bakawan is the director of the European Institute for Studies on the Middle East and North Africa.
Chris Wright is the U.S. Energy Secretary.
Dan Caine is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
General Dan Caine is the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
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The US Navy has declined repeated requests from the shipping industry for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz, citing high attack risks.
The White House denied claims that the US Navy escorted a tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, stating no such escort has occurred.
The US Navy has informed the shipping industry that military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz are not possible at this time due to high attack risks.
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