US maintains control over Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions, says Hegseth
The U.S. maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, according to War Secretary Pete Hegseth. This assertion is accompanied by claims of an 'ironclad' blockade aimed at pressuring Iran. The situation has heightened tensions in the region, impacting global energy supply routes.
- ▪Hegseth stated that the U.S. is actively enforcing control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The U.S. blockade is seen as a significant factor in the ongoing tensions with Iran.
- ▪Market expectations indicate a decrease in ship transits through the Strait in the near term.
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US maintains control over Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions, says Hegseth Average Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz by End of May Share Add us on Google by Estefano Gomez May. 30, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); ## Market Snapshot The market for “average ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz by end of May” is currently priced at 93% YES for 0-10 ships, reflecting a strong expectation of continued low transit…
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