Over 100 million oil barrels, 200 ships moved safely through Strait of Hormuz: Trump
Washington DC, June 11
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States has successfully ensured the safe passage of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
He claimed that a secret military mission has facilitated the movement of over 100 million barrels of oil and more than 200 commercial vessels through the key maritime route.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Last month, I directed our Great U.S. Military to execute a secret mission to support Oil Tankers and other Commercial Ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Today, I am pleased to announce that this effort has resulted in more than 100 MILLION Barrels of Oil making its way through the Strait, and into the Open Market."
"More than 200 Commercial Ships have safely traveled through the Strait. This wildly successful effort is because the UNITED STATES of AMERICA CONTROLS the Strait of Hormuz -- NOT Iran. Their military is defeated, and their economy is lost. It's over for Iran! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP" the post read.
Earlier, Trump said that the United States would resume attacks on Iran, as he voiced frustration over Tehran's delays in concluding the deal with Washington.
Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said, "We're going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard."
Trump suggested that Iran's downing of a US Apache helicopter provided grounds for renewed military action.
"Based on the helicopter, I guess we have the right to do that," he told reporters.
Trump said the US had already launched strikes and would continue military operations against Iran. "We hit them hard yesterday. We're going to hit them again hard today, in case you miss it, in case you don't turn on your television set, and we'll see what happens with the deal," he said.
At the same time, Trump insisted that a deal with Iran had already been negotiated and only awaited Tehran's approval. "All they have to do is they have to start signing a paper. It's fully negotiated," he said.
"We have a fully negotiated -- but they're tapping and tapping, and they say, 'All right, let's give them a couple of more days.' They're tapping because it's a meaningful paper," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As an Indian, I'm worried. Any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz directly affects our energy security. We import most of our oil from the Gulf. If the US and Iran keep fighting, the whole region becomes unstable. Trump's bombastic statements don't help — they just make things worse for everyone. We need peace, not more conflict. 🙏
Trump saying "We control the Strait" is such a typical American stance. The Strait of Hormuz is international waters, not US property. Other nations like India, China, and UAE have a huge stake there too. This unilateral attitude is why many countries get annoyed with US foreign policy. It's not just about Iran — it's about respecting everyone's interests.
Honestly, I'm tired of these big powers treating the Gulf like their personal chessboard. India has always been a voice for dialogue and diplomacy. We don't need more wars — we need stability. And Trump's rhetoric about "attacking them very hard" is reckless. Imagine the loss of innocent lives. 😔
Trump says Iran's military is "defeated" and economy is "lost" — but is that really true? Many experts say sanctions have hurt ordinary people, while the regime still holds power. This whole narrative feels like election-year bravado. India should stay neutral and protect its own interests, not get dragged into US-Iran conflict. 🚢
I'm a Westerner living in India, and I find Trump's approach bizarre. He talks about a "secret mission" like
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