Trump Details ‘Secret Mission’ to Move 100 Million Barrels Of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald J. Trump revealed Wednesday that a military operation he authorized last month successfully escorted more than 100 million barrels of oil and over 200 commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital Persian Gulf shipping lane that has remained under threat amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the operation as a previously undisclosed “secret mission” designed to protect one of the world’s most important energy corridors.
The president also sent a direct message to Tehran, declaring that the United States — not Iran — controls access through the Strait.
“Last month, I directed our Great U.S. Military to execute a secret mission to support Oil Tankers and other Commercial Ships through the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump wrote on Wednesday.
“Today, I am pleased to announce that this effort has resulted in more than 100 MILLION Barrels of Oil making its way through the Strait, and into the Open Market,” he added.
“More than 200 Commercial Ships have safely traveled through the Strait,” Trump’s post continued.
“This wildly successful effort is because the UNITED STATES of AMERICA CONTROLS the Strait of Hormuz — NOT Iran. Their military is defeated, and their economy is lost. It’s over for Iran!” he concluded.
The announcement comes as the United States continues maintaining a strong security presence in and around the Strait of Hormuz while negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved. Trump has repeatedly expressed confidence that a deal with Iran may still be within reach, but his latest statement makes clear that American military deterrence remains central to his strategy.
Although the conflict has technically remained under a ceasefire, Iranian forces have continued harassing and interfering with commercial vessels operating in the Persian Gulf, fueling concerns over freedom of navigation, energy security, and regional stability.
Trump’s disclosure serves as a forceful reminder of American naval power and the role of the U.S. military in protecting global commerce from hostile regimes.
By highlighting the successful movement of more than 200 commercial ships and over 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait, the administration is underscoring its commitment to keeping the global energy market open despite threats from Iran.
The president did not identify the specific military units or assets involved in the escort operation. He also did not name the shipping companies or vessels that participated in the mission.
Trump’s post also did not provide additional details on the legal basis for the U.S. blockade of the waterway or the specific Iranian provocations that led to the operation.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most strategically important maritime chokepoints on earth. The narrow passage between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula serves as the gateway for roughly 20 percent of global oil shipments.
Any disruption in the area can quickly affect global oil prices, fuel costs, shipping routes, and national economies far beyond the Middle East.
For decades, Iran has tried to use its geography along the Strait as a geopolitical weapon, repeatedly threatening to close the waterway or target commercial shipping when tensions with the United States and its allies rise.
Iranian-backed attacks, vessel seizures, naval harassment, and other provocations have made the region one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints.
Those risks have continued during the current conflict. Even with a ceasefire largely pausing open hostilities, Iranian forces have reportedly continued actions that threaten commercial navigation and regional stability.
That has kept freedom of passage through the Strait at the top of Washington’s national security priorities. The United States and its partners view uninterrupted shipping through the corridor as essential to global commerce, energy security, and deterrence against the Iranian regime, the Conservative Institute noted.
Analysts said the figure Trump cited — 100 million barrels of oil — is far from symbolic. They noted that amount represents roughly a month of average global oil consumption.
At the same time, questions remain over the scope of the operation.
“The scope and rules of engagement for the military escort mission remain unclear,” the outlet reported.
Oil prices have fallen this week after climbing above $100 per barrel during the height of the conflict.
For the Trump administration, the operation offers a clear argument for peace through strength: American military power kept the Strait open, protected commercial shipping, and prevented Iran from holding the global economy hostage.
The president’s message was unmistakable. The Iranian regime may threaten the world’s energy lifeline, but under Trump, the United States is prepared to defend it.