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Chris Wright: “Today it's in a very active conflict zone and Iran is very…”

Featuring: Chris Wright, Republican | Secretary of Energy | National

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright assures gas price hike is temporary amid Iran war

Published | Video Starts at 02:01

But, but that'll change in the not too distant future. How concerned are you about the safety of the Strait of Hormuz today? Oh, Today it's in a very active conflict zone and Iran is very focused on fire. They've, they've hit a number of tankers. Iran is a little caged lion right now and they are, they are fearful that their ability to terrorize their neighbors and kill Americans is going to come to an end soon. (02:01–02:08)

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Asserts that the Strait of Hormuz is currently an active conflict zone.

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