On June 10, 2026, President Trump stated in the Oval Office that the U.S. military had conducted a secret mission to escort oil tankers and commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which he described as closed to regular traffic amid conflict with Iran. He claimed more than 100 million barrels of oil and over 200 vessels had moved safely, along with the recent seizure of 22 ships. ABC News reported the statements but stated it could not immediately verify the numerical claims.