@afrivision.media: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says more oil is now moving through the Strait of Hormuz than before the war with Iran began, crediting American military operations with keeping the critical shipping route functioning. Recent shipping data broadly supports the claim on crude oil. Crude exports through the Strait recovered to roughly 16.5 million barrels per day in September, near or slightly above some pre-war measurements after collapsing earlier in the conflict. Hegseth credited U.S. pilots and military forces operating across the region, saying American air power has helped secure the skies and protect the movement of energy supplies through the strategic waterway. The recovery is significant because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, connecting major Gulf producers with international markets. However, the recovery has not been equal across all energy products. Refined petroleum products, particularly diesel, remain well below their pre-war shipping levels, contributing to continued pressure on global fuel prices. The U.S. Navy also maintains a significant military presence around the Strait as the conflict with Iran continues and commercial vessels face persistent security risks. #UnitedStates #Iran #PeteHegseth #StraitOfHormuz #Oil

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