US Vice President JD Vance has claimed that oil tankers have carried approximately 1.5 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, as international attention remains focused on the strategically vital waterway amid heightened tensions with Iran.
Vance’s remarks come as Washington continues to monitor shipping activity through the strait, a critical global energy corridor. The waterway has faced heightened security concerns amid the ongoing US-Iran confrontation.
The claim could offer a significant indication that commercial energy shipments are continuing despite the heightened risks surrounding the route. However, the reported figure has not been independently verified in the available reporting.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil transit routes, making any disruption there a major concern for global energy markets.