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Ships continue to move through Strait of Hormuz, US Energy chief says
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that oil tankers continue to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite renewed conflict with Iran, with current traffic at two-thirds of pre-conflict levels. He dismissed reports of halted shipping and emphasized President Donald Trump’s mission to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
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