US President Donald Trump has claimed that a record volume of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz following Washington’s decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil exports. Trump said around 19 million barrels of oil moved through the strategic waterway in a single day, describing it as a historic level of energy flow.

One of the most critical energy maritime transport channels in the world, the Strait of Hormuz, has been under increased scrutiny due to developments in the Middle East. In recent times, there have been increased volumes of oil transported via this route following a sanction waiver by the U.S. government for transactions involving Iranian oil, among others.

Trump said the increased movement of oil through the waterway reflected improving stability in global energy markets. The development also contributed to easing oil prices, with international crude benchmarks recording a decline after concerns over supply disruptions began to reduce.

Strait of Hormuz links Persian Gulf with Gulf of Oman and plays an important role in global oil transportations. In case of any disturbances in the area, it would have a considerable impact on global oil supplies.

This short-term relief is allowing Iran to export more oil temporarily especially to Asian countries. The long-term effects of this relief waiver are still uncertain, and so are the energy flows from the region in light of recent political events.

Energy analysts continue to monitor shipping activity through the waterway as markets assess whether the recent rise in oil movement represents a sustained recovery or a short-term response to changing diplomatic conditions.