Trump says US Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz 'if necessary'
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-03-04 11:14 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz "if necessary," amid growing concerns about the impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran on oil shipments in the strategically vital waterway.
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