A short social media sites message by the US Energy Secretary caused the Trump management to do a major U-turn. Within 30 mins, Secretary Chris Wright uploaded – and erased – that the United States Navy had actually successfully escorted an oil tanker with the Strait of Hormuz. Despite its brief life, the claim sent oil markets right into a craze, sparked a denial from the White House and triggered mockery from Iranian officials. Vedika Bahl discusses actually or Fake.
Source: France 24
