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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday said that the United States has not escorted any vessels or tankers via the Strait of Hormuz amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf.
She made the remarks during the press briefing while taking questions from the media.
When asked about a now-deleted post by the US Energy Secretary which claimed that the US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, Leavitt said that while she was aware of the post, she confirmed that the US Navy did not escort any tanker or vessel through the Strait of Hormuz however the option remains ready to be utilised if when and when necessary.
Leavitt told the media, “I was made aware of this post. I haven’t had a chance to talk to the Energy Secretary about it directly. I can confirm that the US Navy has not escorted a tanker or vessel at this time, though of course that’s an option the President has said he will absolutely utilise if and when necessary, at the appropriate time.”
Press TV had shared the now-deleted post by Secretary Chris Wright.
Leavitt further highlighted that the Trump administration has offered political risk insurance to the tankers operating in the Gulf, with the commander-in-chief offering the support of the US Navy to escort tankers when necessary.
“As for the oil, President Trump fully expected the rogue Iranian regime to try to disrupt the global oil markets. That is why President Trump and his energy team have been planning for this long before the strike and have moved quickly to address these temporary disruptions. Thus far, the Trump administration has offered political risk insurance to tankers operating in the Gulf. The Treasury temporarily waived certain oil-related sanctions. -TIN Bureau