The naval deployment ordered by President Donald Trump in the Middle East has helped maintain the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, preventing a collapse in global fuel prices and preserving commercial transit on one of the world's most important energy routes.
Due to the blockade by the Iranian regime, only a small fraction of commercial maritime transport continued to use this waterway; however, since May, the U.S. military —at Trump's order— has helped over 1,000 ships transit through this passage, as announced by Central Command. Analysts cited by the New York Times estimate that currently, about 5 million barrels per day pass through the strait thanks to Washington's protection.
Thus, ships navigate closer to Oman, on the southern part of the strait, away from the Iranian coast and the regime's forces' attacks. Companies coordinate their trips with the U.S. Navy and report potential dangers when crossing this route, allowing U.S. ships, planes, and helicopters to be deployed to respond immediately to Iranian drones and missiles.
