US defense chief: Our pilots control skies over Strait of Hormuz

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have surpassed pre-conflict levels, affirming that the United States will continue to secure the passage of oil through the waterway. He also stated that American pilots control the airspace over the strait.

Hegseth said, “Our pilots control the airspace over the Strait of Hormuz,” highlighting the role of US air forces in securing movement through the strait.

He added that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz “have exceeded pre-conflict levels,” stressing that the US will continue efforts to secure the flow of oil through the strait.

The US defense secretary emphasized the continuation of this role, stating: “We will continue to secure the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.”