What did U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright say about U.S. involvement in removing Iranian oil?

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told a congressional hearing that he is 'not aware that the U.S. has taken millions of barrels of oil out of Iran,' directly contradicting a claim made by former President Donald Trump.

What did Chris Wright confirm regarding U.S. military activity related to oil in the Strait of Hormuz?

Wright confirmed that the U.S. military had helped get 'some oil out of the Strait of Hormuz' — the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman — and noted that oil traffic through the strait had risen 'very meaningfully' over the prior week.

US Energy Chief Says Not Aware of US Taking Oil Out of Iran

Jun 10, 2026

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright denied knowledge of U.S. removal of Iranian oil during a congressional hearing, while confirming military aid facilitated increased oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

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