The administration plans a 20 percent replacement for the amount of barrels released. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the drawdown of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as…
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President Issues Warning to Iran Over the Strait of Hormuz
Iran reportedly began laying naval mines in the strait during Operation Epic Fury. President Donald Trump stated that there would be severe consequences for Iran if they lay…
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President Trump Calls for Iran to Unconditionally Surrender
He says that is the only way talks will take place. President Donald Trump said that talks will occur with Iran only if the regime unconditionally surrenders as…
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President Trump Orders Risk Insurance for Tankers Transiting the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Development Finance Corporation is to provide insurance and guarantees. President Donald Trump announced a plan to secure the transit of oil tankers through the Strait of…
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Secretary Rubio Advises China to Warn Iran Against Closing the Strait of Hormuz
On Monday, China called on the Middle Eastern nation not to disrupt the transportation of oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged China on Sunday to advise Iran…
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U.S. Navy Using Drones to Monitor Iranian Military
Service is utilizing robotic platforms in hybrid fleet. The U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet is utilizing a diverse range of unmanned systems on the ground, underwater, and in the…
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Pentagon Deploys Marines to the Middle East
Marine Expeditionary Unit being sent to deter Iran’s interference with shipping. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to the Middle East to…
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U.S. Sending F-16s to Protect Shipping in Middle East
Pentagon also considers increasing other military presence in the region. The U.S. Defense Department announced it is increasing its use of fighter jets to stop Iranians from seizing…
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U.S. Navy Prevents Iran from Capturing 2 Oil Tankers
Both commercial vessels were near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Navy reported that an attempt by Iranian forces to capture two oil tankers was foiled by an…
Read MoreIranian Vessels Challenge U.S. Navy Ships
U.S. responds with warning flares. In the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, Iranian naval vessels challenged ships from the U.S. Fifth Fleet. The U.S. responded with warning flares. According…
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