Trump says record volume of oil passed through Strait of Hormuz
The US president said a record amount of oil moved through the strategic waterway overnight, though he did not give a specific figure, according to TASS.
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US President Donald Trump said a record amount of oil was transported through the Strait of Hormuz overnight, according to a report from Russian news agency TASS.
Trump did not specify how much oil had moved through the strait during the period he referenced, leaving the precise scale of the claimed record unclear.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important routes for oil shipments, with a significant share of global seaborne crude exports passing through the narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Any commentary on traffic through the strait tends to draw attention given its importance to global energy markets and its history as a flashpoint in tensions involving Iran.
The remarks come amid a broader backdrop of tension between the United States and Iran, with the strait periodically featuring in statements from officials on both sides regarding regional security and energy trade.
Unverified claim
As Trump's statement did not include specific figures, independent verification of the claimed record volume was not immediately available. Oil shipping data through the strait is tracked by various industry and government sources, which may offer further clarity in the time ahead.
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