US President Donald Trump has made a big announcement regarding security in the Strait of Hormuz. According to official reports and SaudiNews50 dated March 6, 2026, Trump has prepared a special plan for the security of oil and merchant ships amid the ongoing tension with Iran. This step has been taken to continue the supply of oil across the world without any interruption.
What is America’s new security plan?
President Trump has taken two important decisions to deal with Iran’s threats. The first is that the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) will now provide ‘political risk insurance’ and financial guarantee to ships operating in the Gulf. This means that if a ship is damaged, compensation will be assured so that shipping companies are not afraid. The second major decision is that if needed, the US Navy itself will escort commercial oil tankers under security cover. Trump has clearly said that these rules will be implemented with ‘immediate effect’ so that the flow of energy continues.
Oil prices and Iran’s warning
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has threatened to target any ship that enters this route. Due to this fear, big companies like Maersk have stopped their services. This has had a direct impact on oil prices and the price of Brent crude has reached $90 per barrel, which is the highest in the last two years. Qatar’s Energy Minister has also warned that if this route remains closed for a long time, it will have a bad impact on the economy of the entire world. Keeping this in view, America has activated its navy and insurance plan.
