Trump's Vow to 'Ensure Free Energy Flow' Fails to Revive Strait of Hormuz Shipping
Only two non-Iran/Russia vessels have braved the 'chicken run' through the Strait of Hormuz since Trump's promise to keep energy flowing. Analysis of the latest Middle East crisis developments.
Trump's pledge to ensure the free flow of energy to the world has failed to reignite shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil chokepoint. According to maritime records, only two vessels not linked to Iran or Russia have dared to make the so-called 'chicken run' through the treacherous waterway since the U.S. president's announcement of emergency measures on Friday.
One of those ships that braved the journey since Trump's announcement went 'dark' by switching off its transponder, while the other signaled it was Chinese-owned and crewed. The lack of non-Iranian or Russian vessels traversing the strait highlights the lingering risk and uncertainty that continues to plague the critical global energy chokepoint.
Source: The Guardian
