Trump's 'Secret Mission' to Ferry Oil Past Iran Was Widely Disclosed
On June 10, 2026, a U.S. military official clarified that President Trump's announcement about a secret mission to move oil through the Strait of Hormuz referred to a previously reported effort. Trump claimed 100 million barrels of oil were moved, but the New York Times noted the mission was already public. The Times of India reported the claim, while the New York Times emphasized the mission was not secret.
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The New York Times reported that the mission was previously disclosed and referred to commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
The president’s seemingly dramatic announcement referred to a previously reported effort to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump announces secret Hormuz mission; claims 100m barrels of oil moved through Hormuz.
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A U.S. military official said the president’s seemingly dramatic announcement on Wednesday referred to a previously reported effort to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.