According to the New York Times, citing U.S. Secretary of War Hagel, the Pentagon announced that it would ensure the passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
"The U.S. military will prevent Iran from blockading the Strait of Hormuz, but (the Pentagon chief) did not specify how the action would be carried out. Even though the Trump administration eased restrictions on Russian oil exports, oil prices remained high."
According to the report, the United States committed on Friday to stop any Iranian attempt to block shipping through the strait. However, contrary to expectations, the oil market ignored the statements by the Trump team, and oil prices remained high.
"Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said at a press conference that the issue of disrupted strait shipping 'we are working on,' and added: 'There is no need to worry.' General Dan Kahane, Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the U.S. military is working to destroy Iran's ability to mine the strait - about 20% of global oil transport passes through the strait."
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