00:00Donald Trump vows to protect maritime trade in the Gulf amid his military campaign against Iran.
00:06He says the U.S. will provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees to support shipping.
00:12Trump adds the U.S. Navy could escort all tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if security conditions require it.
00:21The move is part of the administration's effort to stabilize energy markets.
00:26The expanding Middle East conflict threatens one of the world's most critical shipping routes.
00:31Trump says the U.S. will act to ensure the uninterrupted flow of global energy supplies during the crisis.
00:39Oil prices have surged after Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, disrupted tanker movements and created uncertainty across the
00:47region.
00:47Americans may face temporarily higher fuel prices, but he expects energy costs to fall again once the conflict ends.
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