So, When Do We Declare “Victory!,” And Go Home?

BASH: If a country or company wants to send its tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, can they do so safely?

CHRIS WRIGHT: Well, if they want to work with the US Navy, I think they can. Look, we're trying to end a 47 year conflict. pic.twitter.com/9NmNzukdNL

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 6, 2026

BTW, the correct answer is: “Probably not.”

Following the U.S. targeting of three Iranian oil tankers, Iran’s IRGC has responded by saying that the IRGC Navy targeted six tankers in the Strait of Hormuz today. Additional reports from Iranian news outlets are now also saying that the IRGC has threatened even more actions… pic.twitter.com/gEf5bFjEUk

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) September 5, 2026

Following the U.S. targeting of three Iranian oil tankers, Iran’s IRGC has responded by saying that the IRGC Navy targeted six tankers in the Strait of Hormuz today. Additional reports from Iranian news outlets are now also saying that the IRGC has threatened even more actions against the region should such attacks continue.