Trump Says US Has Moved Record Oil Volumes Through Hormuz Amid Crisis

US President Donald Trump has said the United States has moved more oil through the Strait of Hormuz over the past couple of days than during pre-war periods, asserting that there is “not a thing they can do to stop us.”

President Trump says US has moved more oil through the Strait of Hormuz over the preceding couple of days than in pre-war periods, adding "there's not a thing they can do to stop us." 🇮🇷 🇺🇸

Mines in the water, attacks on commercial shipping, a declared blockade of the corridor…

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Trump’s remarks come amid heightened tensions surrounding the strategically vital waterway, through which a significant share of global oil supplies traditionally passes.

The Strait of Hormuz has faced serious disruption risks, including reports of mines in the water, attacks targeting commercial shipping and a declared blockade by Iran. At the beginning of the conflict, several forecasts warned that a prolonged closure of the strait could push crude oil prices toward $200 a barrel and trigger wider economic consequences.

However, the waterway remains open in October, despite the continued confrontation.
The continued movement of oil through the strait has become a central focus of the conflict, given its importance to global energy markets. Trump said the United States has continued to move significant volumes of oil despite attempts to restrict traffic.

The situation remains closely watched by governments, energy markets and shipping companies because any sustained disruption to the Strait of Hormuz could affect oil supplies, transportation costs and inflation across global economies.