US military intervention enabled over 100 million barrels of oil to transit the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran-related tensions.
US President Donald Trump announced a covert military operation facilitated the transit of more than 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. The effort aimed to secure commercial shipping amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran.
The operation supported over 200 commercial vessels navigating the critical waterway. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key chokepoint for global oil supplies, with prior disruptions sparking market volatility.
No immediate market reaction was detailed, though the announcement underscores ongoing geopolitical risks to energy flows.