White House Refutes Report of Tanker Escort Through Hormuz

Energy Secretary Wright posted and then deleted a claim that the US Navy escorted a tanker through the Strait of Hormuz; the White House press secretary denied the escort, saying the Navy has not escorted vessels and that such an option exists if needed. The incident highlights tensions around Hormuz transit in the context of the US-Iran conflict and volatility in global oil markets, with public skepticism toward the war.