Hegseth Says U.S. Maintained Control of Strait of Hormuz Amid Shipping Disruptions
Trump said the agreement will end a naval blockade and restore a waterway that carries about 20% of global oil supplies, officials said.
- On Sunday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed a memorandum of understanding with Iran remains "on track" for signing, while President Donald Trump proclaimed the Strait of Hormuz will be "OPEN TO ALL" immediately following the agreement.
- The closure of the waterway has significantly impacted global shipping, causing U.S. fuel prices to soar past $4 a gallon, though traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has trickled up to about one-half of pre-war levels.
- Hegseth claimed U.S. forces controlled the Strait the "entire time," citing the movement of 125 million barrels of oil via naval escorts and a blockade that prevented ships working with Iran from passing.
- Following Sunday's Israeli military strikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah, Iranian officials have not confirmed their stance, and Trump condemned the attacks, urging all parties to "stand down" to protect the peace process.
- The memorandum of understanding primarily focuses on extending the ceasefire for 60 days and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though officials acknowledge the document fails to address broader war objectives laid out by the United States.
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