U.S. Energy Secretary Reveals Date for Resumption of Oil Tanker Movement in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that the oil tankers stranded in the Arabian Gulf will begin to move soon, after the United States successfully destroyed Iranian weapons used to target ships, in a step aimed at restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Wright explained that a large oil tanker managed to cross the Strait of Hormuz about 24 hours ago, indicating a clear sign of improving security in one of the world's most important maritime corridors for energy transport.
The U.S. Secretary noted that recent military operations have contributed to reducing the risks faced by shipping in the region, affirming that the improvement in security will gradually restore the flow of oil tankers, although the worst-case scenarios could take several weeks before full movement is restored.
This announcement comes at a time when global energy markets are awaiting any indications of the return of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-fifth of the world's oil passes, making the stability of this vital corridor crucial for the global economy and energy.
