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President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that the United States has been sneaking millions of barrels of oil out of the Strait of Hormuz despite tensions defying Iran’s restrictions, a claim his energy secretary was not aware of.
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Who
President Donald Trump, Chris Wright (Trump’s energy secretary), Tim Hawkins (Central Command spokesperson), Oscar Seikaly (CEO of NSI Insurance Group)
What
President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that the United States has been sneaking millions of barrels of oil out of the Strait of Hormuz despite tensions defying Iran’s restrictions, a claim his energy secretary was not aware of.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:30:18 GMT · 3h 47m ago
Where
Oval Office, White House, Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Trump claims the US took action because “Tehran had figured it out,” referring to a so-called secret mission to move oil.
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Former President Trump's unsubstantiated remarks fuel uncertainty about global energy flows through a critical chokepoint, potentially impacting international shipping and diplomatic relations. The conflicting statements from administration officials sow confusion regarding the actual state of operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
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