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U.S. Navy Refuses Hormuz Escorts As Trump Vows Tanker Protection

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Mar 11, 2026
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The U.S. Navy has quietly told shipping companies it cannot escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz right now, even as President Donald Trump publicly threatens Iran over the critical shipping lane.

The conflicting signals are leaving global oil shippers facing a simple question: who should they believe.

According to multiple shipping industry sou…

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