Navy not ready to escort Hormuz tankers yet as Iran conflict intensifies
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The U.S. says its navy isn’t ready to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz yet, with officials expecting escorts by month’s end as Washington focuses on degrading Iran’s offensive capabilities; the broader conflict has driven oil prices higher and triggered a wide array of strikes, diplomatic moves, and regional security concerns.
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- Iran War: U.S. Navy will escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz when 'militarily possible,' Bessent tells Sky News CNBC
- Bessent says ‘international coalition’ could escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz The Hill
- US military ‘not ready’ to escort oil ships through Hormuz, official says Al Jazeera
- US Navy tells shipping industry Hormuz escorts not possible for now Reuters
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