Trump says ships carrying oil are moving out of Strait of Hormuz


A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

June ⁠15 (Reuters) - U.S. President ⁠Donald Trump said ‌on Monday that many ships loaded ​with oil ⁠are starting ⁠to move out of ⁠the ‌Strait of ⁠Hormuz.

"Ships are starting to ​move, ‌many loaded up ⁠with ​Oil, out of the ⁠Strait of Hormuz. ​They are going along the Southern 'Highway,' ⁠which is totally safe, secure, and pristine," he ​wrote ⁠in a Truth ​Social ‌post.

(Reporting by Susan ​Heavey and Katharine Jackson)

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