Bessent said naval protection, strategic reserves and financial buffers are in place as Washington weighs risks to shipping, allies and global energy supplies.
Oil prices have rebounded as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz deepens, with analysts warning the energy shock could spill into fertilizer and food.
The move follows an earlier announcement by the International Energy Agency, whose member nations pledged to make 400 million barrels of oil available.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe’s first responsibility is to protect citizens and prepare for the impact of the Middle East conflict.
One vessel caught fire and crews evacuated after overnight strikes on cargo ships, underscoring mounting threats to global shipping routes amid the Iran war.
Bessent said naval protection, strategic reserves and financial buffers are in place as Washington weighs risks to shipping, allies and global energy supplies.
Oil prices have rebounded as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz deepens, with analysts warning the energy shock could spill into fertilizer and food.
The move follows an earlier announcement by the International Energy Agency, whose member nations pledged to make 400 million barrels of oil available.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe’s first responsibility is to protect citizens and prepare for the impact of the Middle East conflict.
One vessel caught fire and crews evacuated after overnight strikes on cargo ships, underscoring mounting threats to global shipping routes amid the Iran war.