Trump wants U.S. Navy to escort tankers through the Gulf. Why that plan may not work News PRO 2 months ago A backup of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf is disrupting supplies, and will only get worse the longer the Strait of Hormuz is closed.Read More Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Trump wants U.S. Navy to escort tankers through the Gulf. Why that plan may not workDateMarch 6, 2026In relation toFinancial NewsU.S. crude oil exports surge to record as tankers flock to Gulf Coast during Iran warDateMay 3, 2026In relation toFinancial NewsThree tankers damaged in Gulf as US-Iran conflict escalatesDateMarch 1, 2026In relation toWorld news