According to reports from the U.S. Central Command, a U.S. Navy missile destroyer is currently carrying out missions in the Arabian Gulf after passing through the Strait of Hormuz to support the 'Freedom Plan.' U.S. forces are actively assisting in restoring commercial vessel passage. As a first step, two U.S.-flagged merchant ships have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz and are safely navigating their routes. As a result, WTI prices have now dropped back to around $102.