US Energy Secretary deletes post that Navy escorted tanker through Strait of Hormuz
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Energy Secretary deleted a post claiming the Navy escorted a tanker through the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright deleted a social media post claiming the US Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz. The post was deleted within 30 minutes of being published. This claim caused oil markets to react, led to a White House denial, and drew mockery from Iranian officials.
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