Pete Hegseth on Strait of Hormuz: 'Don't need to worry about it'
Defense Secretary downplays Strait of Hormuz concerns amid Iran conflict
During a Pentagon briefing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed concerns about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing Iran war, stating, 'We have been dealing with it, and don't need to worry about it.' He noted that the U.S. has a plan in place to address threats from Iran, which has historically targeted shipping in the strait, while oil prices have risen sharply amid the conflict.
Key Takeaways
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Oil prices surged to $93 per barrel, up from $67 before the conflict.
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The U.S. Navy is not currently ready to escort oil tankers through the strait.
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