President Donald Trump has stated that the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous levels, according to a report by Sky News Arabia published on Thursday.
The statement comes amid recent disruptions in the critical waterway, which serves as a key transit route for global crude supplies. Sky News Arabia did not provide additional context in its brief report on Trump’s remarks.
Other regional outlets have covered related developments in the strait. CNN Arabic, citing sources, reported that the U.S. military intercepted Iranian drones while securing the passage of a record volume of oil through the waterway. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Asharq Al-Awsat, via Al-Eqtisadiah, quoted the U.S. Energy Secretary as saying that 17 million barrels of oil transited Hormuz on Monday.
However, data cited by Al Arabiya suggests that shipping traffic through the strait remains below the 10-day average, indicating that while flows may be recovering, they have not yet fully normalized across all vessel categories. The discrepancy between Trump’s assessment and the shipping data highlights the complexity of measuring recovery in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint, with roughly a fifth of global oil consumption passing through it daily. Any sustained disruption there can have immediate effects on world energy prices and supply chains.
The situation remains fluid, and it is unclear whether the reported return to normal flow levels will hold. Observers will be watching for independent shipping data over the coming days to confirm whether the recovery is durable or temporary. Further statements from U.S. or Iranian officials could also provide more clarity on the security situation in the strait.
