Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed that oil leaving the Persian Gulf region has hit above pre-war levels despite the conflict with Iran, and that crude oil flowing out of the Strait of Hormuz alone is nearly 9 million barrels per day.
The figures, if accurate, would signal that the United States has succeeded in facilitating the trade of oil through the crucial waterway without striking another peace deal with Iran, and that Iran is losing leverage in any negotiations. But the estimates contradict those of major tanker traffic trackers and energy analysts.
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