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US will provide security to oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz if needed: Trump

  US President Donald Trump has said that if necessary, the US will protect oil ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. He expressed confidence that the ongoing US-led military efforts will go in the right direction, but at the same time he also described the situation as serious.

In an interview with Fox News, Trump gave a very strong warning to Iran and said that he will attack Iran very strongly in the coming week. It is clear from Trump's statement that tensions in the Gulf countries have increased significantly and the US can take major military action at any time.

This sea route is very important for the oil trade around the world. About 20% of the world's oil passes through this narrow route. Iran has threatened several times that if sanctions are imposed on it, it will close this route. Trump's statement came in view of the fear that the US will provide security to the ships for its own interests.
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