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United States • 2026-05-03 23:47

Trump announces ship‑escort mission in Strait of Hormuz as Duffy predicts lower energy prices

President Donald Trump declared that the United States will begin escorting stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz following its closure amid the conflict with Iran. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told The Hill that reopening the strait will cause energy prices to fall. Al Jazeera reports the escort mission, while The Hill adds Duffy's price‑impact comment.

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