US Navy Plans to Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions

The US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that the US Navy is preparing to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage amid disruptions caused by the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran. This move aims to restore energy shipments through the strategic waterway, which is vital for global oil trade. President Donald Trump also confirmed plans to begin naval escorts "as soon as possible" to prevent further disruption to global energy supplies.