US Energy Secretary Reports Rise in Hormuz Strait Ship Traffic

WASHINGTON, United States — U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased noticeably in recent weeks. Wright linked the rise in maritime transit to regional developments, without elaborating on specific causes. The secretary described the Iran issue as among the matters Washington is closely monitoring, adding that the United States has the capacity to manage challenges in the area. He did not provide additional details on the assessment. Wright also said U.S. petroleum exports have grown strongly in recent months, with energy production and export growth continuing to expand. He expressed confidence in the global energy sector's prospects over the coming years and decades. No further details on the traffic increase were immediately available.