- Safiu Kehinde
The United States, President, Donald Trump, has promised the deployment of the US Navy to escort and secure shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which is threatened by Iran.
Trump made this known in a post shared on his Truth Social following the Iranian Force’s threat.
He pledged that the US will ensure free flow of energy to the world.
“If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible,
“No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD.” Trumo wrote.
Additionally, he has instructed the relevant United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to offer risk insurance and guarantees for all maritime trade in the region.
The measure is primarily aimed at energy transport but is available to all shipping companies.
The strait between Iran and Oman is considered one of the most important shipping routes worldwide.
It is the only connection from the Gulf to the world’s oceans.
Significant oil-producing countries are located along the Gulf, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.
The war and threats from Iran to set passing ships on fire have caused unrest in the energy markets.
The prices for oil and gas increased significantly as a result.