US Navy tells shipping industry Hormuz escorts not possible for now - Reuters

"When the time comes, the U.S. Navy and its partners will escort tankers through the strait, if needed."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"We're looking at a range of options there."

— Dan Caine , Executive

"Neither France, the United States, an international coalition or anybody is in a position to secure the Strait of Hormuz."

— Adel Bakawan , Academic

"I can confirm that the US Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel at this time, though of course that's an option."

— Karoline Leavitt , Politician

"US Navy successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure oil remains flowing to global markets."

— Chris Wright , Executive

"When the time comes, the U.S. Navy and its partners will escort tankers through the strait, if needed."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"We're looking at a range of options there."

— General Dan Caine , Executive

"Neither France, the United States, an international coalition or anybody is in a position to secure the Strait of Hormuz."

— Adel Bakawan , Academic