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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
A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer 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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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 9:21 AM.

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