Donald J.Trump claims record 19 million barrels flowed through Strait of Hormuz

The president declared oil prices are falling and the world is safer after what he called an all-time record for the critical waterway.

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WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump claimed a record 19 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz on June 23, 2026 at 11:55 AM EST.

Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “19 Millions Barrels of Oil flowed out of the Hormuz Strait yesterday, an all time RECORD. Oil prices are tumbling down, and the World is a much safer place!!! Donald J.Trump”

Trump posted the announcement on Truth Social, declaring that oil prices are falling and that global security has improved. The claim follows a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran that opened the door to increased crude shipments through the narrow waterway (see Google).

The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and serves as the most important oil chokepoint in the world. Roughly one-fifth of global petroleum consumption passes through the strait each day, making any disruption a threat to international energy markets (see phemex.com).

Oil prices extended their losses on Tuesday after dropping more than 3 percent the previous session. Brent crude futures fell 20 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $77.70 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude slipped 12 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $73.74 per barrel (see Google). The United States had granted Iran a 60-day sanctions exemption following initial negotiations, a move that analysts linked to the gradual increase in flows through the strait.

“The gradual increase in oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz continues to impact the market,” ING Bankanalysts said in a note (see Google).

Geopolitical tensions in the region have eased alongside the oil talks. Officials reported a reduction in hostilities in Lebanon as part of a broader agreement tied to the U.S.-Iran discussions (see Google). Oman and Iran also committed to continued dialogue on management of the strait, signaling a diplomatic shift in the region (see ukranews.com).

In the last 30 days, 86 of 643 Trump posts on Truth Social addressed foreign policy, according to Zenger analysis.