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Trump orders financial support for ships in the Persian Gulf
United States President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he has ordered the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide "insurance and guarantees" for ships sailing in the Persian Gulf, in an effort to guarantee the continuity of maritime trade, especially energy.
In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump said the measure is effective immediately and is intended to provide political risk insurance for all shipping lines operating in the region. He added that, if necessary, the US Navy will begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
" The US will ensure the free flow of energy to the world, no matter what ," Trump wrote, highlighting his country's economic and military power.
The announcement comes after Iran threatened this week to attack ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and several tankers have already been attacked in the area. As a result, several major marine insurers, including Skuld, Steamship Mutual and North Standard, have informed clients that they have stopped covering war-related losses in the surrounding waters.
Energy market analysts say that even if Iran does not physically close the strait, the suspension of private insurance could virtually paralyze maritime traffic. According to data from S&P Global Commodities at Sea, only two oil and chemical tankers passed through Hormuz on Monday, while normally about 60 ships pass through every day, transporting about 20% of global oil supplies.
The program proposed by Trump aims to cover ships that have lost insurance, avoiding financial risk for operators in the event of an attack.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most strategic points for global energy trade, and any disruption to traffic in this corridor has a direct impact on international oil markets and the world economy.
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