U.S. Steps In to Protect Oil Trade as Strait of Hormuz Faces Disruption
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Mar 05, 2026, 11:30 IST | Updated: Mar 05, 2026, 11:30 IST
The Oval Office is closely monitoring global oil trade as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate. This vital chokepoint, which carries a significant portion of the world’s crude, saw only three tankers cross in 48 hours, with dozens more anchored in the Arabian Sea, unwilling to sail without insurance. The U.S. has stepped in to provide support and backstop insurance coverage, aiming to ensure uninterrupted oil flow.
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