Event Brief
Energy secretary says U.S. ended Iran’s Hormuz closure ability
Filed: Jun 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Energy Secretary Chris Wright said 72 ships carrying 19 million barrels passed through Hormuz in 24 hours.
WHO: Chris Wright, U.S. Energy Secretary
WHAT: Said the U.S. has ended Iran’s ability to close the Strait of Hormuz and cited recent ship and oil passage figures.
WHEN: Jun 24, 2026 at 2:46 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He cited 72 ships carrying 19 million barrels of oil passing through Hormuz in the past 24 hours.
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