Event Brief
Trump says US ran secret mission to aid Hormuz shipping
Filed: Jun 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Trump said the US military has secretly supported tankers and commercial ships to bypass Iran's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said the US military ran a "secret mission" to help ships move oil through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's blockade.
WHEN: Jun 10, 2026 at 6:51 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Trump said the mission helped ships defy Iran's blockade and keep oil prices down.
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