US official: ‘Not true’ Navy successfully escorted oil tanker through Strait of Hormuz

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• Politico: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxOMEN4ZWxvSXhDdDM2QnlLSDlhQlJKaVJTNXRTaklvOVFWM211c09DaXhwVGxoRndiOWVERWIzdHNna0Q5THhpYk4tN3BjaXlRNjNPNlpWR25PbWF0Mzk5THdLNDVDQkFYcjlZakQ2TzlVbE1IWlExc2lKcWc3MlBuTzhuYlhGQQ?oc=5

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Update at 12:16 UTC on 2026-03-12

CNBC reported Concerns rise over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. officials indicate unpreparedness for military escort operations.

Sources: CNBC