Trump Now Lying About “Record” Amount of Oil Passing Through Strait

Trump claimed on Truth Social that 19 million barrels of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz was a record, but this is false. Historical data from the IAEA shows that the strait used to handle an average of 20 million barrels daily before the U.S. attacked Iran. This misinformation comes amid controversy over his recent peace deal. The issue matters because it highlights Trump's tendency to exaggerate facts and the potential geopolitical implications of oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route.