U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said the military will attempt to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict with Iran, as officials work on trying to prevent shortages from driving up prices.
“It’ll happen relatively soon, but it can’t happen now,” Wright told CNBC on Thursday in response to a question on whether the U.S. Navy would help tankers pass through the key waterway.
“We’re simply not ready. All of our military assets right now are focused on destroying Iran’s offensive capabilities and the manufacturing industry that supplies their offensive capabilities.”…
Energy Secretary Says US Looking to Escort Tankers in Strait of Hormuz by End of Month
