Trump’s ‘free flow of energy’ vow fails to restart shipping in strait of Hormuz

Only two vessels not linked to Iran or Russia have braved ‘chicken run’ since US president’s promise on Friday Middle East crisis – live updates Only two vessels not linked to Iran or Russia have made the “chicken run” through the strait of Hormuz since Donald Trump said he would “ensure the free flow of energy to the world”, according to maritime records. One of those that braved the journey since the US president’s announcement of emergency measures on Friday went “dark” by switching off its transponder and a second signalled it was Chinese owned and crewed. Continue reading...