US Energy Secretary confirms administration knew of Iran operation risks to Strait of Hormuz
Chris Wright tells Senate committee leadership was aware of potential impact on global trade and energy prices before operation
Quick Look
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed during Senate hearings that the US administration was fully aware of potential consequences for navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and impact on global energy markets before launching the operation against Iran.
- Senator Mazie Hirono questioned whether the president understood the potential risks, to which Wright responded: "No, we knew exactly what would happen."
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Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil shipping chokepoints, with approximately 20% of global oil consumption passing through it. Any disruption to navigation through the strait could have severe consequences for global energy markets.
WASHINGTON, April 21. /TASS/. The US administration was aware of all potential consequences of the conflict for the navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and impact on the global energy market before the operation against Iran, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. During hearings in the US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Senator Mazie Hirono (Democrat from Hawaii) said that she had an impression that before launching the operation against Iran, the US president barely understood the potential impact on global trade and energy prices or that the the Strait of Hormuz could be closed. "No, we knew exactly what would happen," Wright said, adding that he has been consulting the US leaders on the situation around Iran since he took office.
Open Questions
- What specific operation against Iran was launched?
- What are the exact details of the potential consequences the administration anticipated?
- How has the energy market responded to these developments?
