Iran-USA War: Control of the Strait of Hormuz Remains Controversial

Ships were spotted in the Strait of Hormuz as both the United States and Iran claim control over this maritime route, which accounted for about 20% of the world's oil before the war. U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that the U.S. escorted approximately 15 million barrels of oil, while the Secretary of Energy noted that 17 million barrels had passed through with the help of the U.S. Navy. Fuel prices, particularly diesel, have reached a record high of $5.85 per gallon.