00:00The United States says it is working on a plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz
00:05and protect all tankers during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
00:10White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt says the Defense and Energy Departments
00:15are coordinating closely with President Donald Trump on that plan.
00:21Levitt did not provide details on timing or possible military operations.
00:25Her comments come as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it maintains full control of the Strait despite rising tension.
00:35The strategic waterway is one of the world's busiest shipping routes and a critical gateway for Gulf oil and gas
00:42exports.
00:43Global crude prices have climbed after US and Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted tanker movements over the weekend.
00:51Earlier, Trump said the US Navy could escort oil tankers to the Strait if additional protection is needed.
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