Trump: If needed US Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz

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US President Donald Trump announced that the United States Development Finance Corporation will provide political risk insurance to maritime trade passing through the Persian Gulf."Effective IMMEDIATELY, I have ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide, at a very reasonable price, political risk insurance and guarantees for the Financial Security of ALL Maritime Trade, especially Energy, traveling through the Gulf. This will be available to all Shipping Lines. If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible. No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD. The United States’ ECONOMIC and MILITARY MIGHT is the GREATEST ON EARTH - More actions to come," Trump wrote on Truth Social.