The White House confirmed that the US Navy has not escorted any vessels through the Strait of Hormuz despite rising tensions in West Asia. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the option remains available if required, as the US monitors disruptions to global oil supplies amid the regional conflict.

Washington DC [US], March 11: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) said that the United States has not escorted any vessels or tankers via the Strait of Hormuz amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf.

White House clarifies tanker escort claim

She made the remarks during the press briefing while taking questions from the media.

When asked about a now-deleted post by the US Energy Secretary which claimed that the US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, Leavitt said that while she was aware of the post, she confirmed that the US Navy did not escort any tanker or vessel through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the option remains ready to be utilised if and when necessary.