Trump Treasury Secretary Vows: America Will Retake the Strait of Hormuz and Restore Freedom of Navigation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a strong message of American resolve on Fox News this morning, signaling that temporary disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz will not stand.
“We are seeing more and more ships go through on a daily basis,” Bessent said, noting bilateral deals allowing limited traffic while the market remains well supplied.
But he made clear this is only a stopgap. “Over time, the U.S. is going to retake control of the straits, and there will be freedom of navigation, whether it is through U.S. escorts or a multinational escort.”
No more Iranian chokehold on global energy. No more blackmail at one of the world’s most critical chokepoints, where 20 percent of the planet’s oil once flowed freely. Under President Trump, the United States is steadily reasserting dominance, protecting American interests and keeping gas prices from spiraling out of control for working families.
This is leadership that puts strength first. The days of weakness and endless concessions are over. America is back in control.