US Denies Hormuz Tanker Escort, Refuting Deleted Wright Post

• US Navy confirms it did not escort any oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz.
• This statement refutes a now-deleted social media post by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, which claimed a successful escort.
• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that while no escort occurred, it remains an option for the President.
• Wright's brief post on X, including a video, caused oil prices to fluctuate before it was removed.
• Commercial trade through Hormuz has largely halted due to the Iran war, leading to significant oil output cuts and pressing need for resumed traffic.