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© France 24 04:13 Issued on: 11/03/2026 - 21:17
From the show Reading time 1 min A brief social media post by the US Energy Secretary caused the Trump administration to do a major U-turn. Within 30 minutes, Secretary Chris Wright posted - and deleted - that the US Navy had successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite its short life, the claim sent oil markets into a frenzy, sparked a denial from the White House and triggered mockery from Iranian officials. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake.
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