U.S. Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to reports, as activity continued through the strategic waterway that handles roughly one-fifth of global oil traffic. Three oil supertankers also appeared to transit through the strait during the same period.

President Trump announced Saturday that "massive numbers" of empty oil tankers are heading to the United States to load up on oil and gas. Trump described the vessels as "some of the largest anywhere in the World" and referred to American oil as the "sweetest," saying "We are waiting for you." The president's comments came as Iran continues to restrict movement through the Strait of Hormuz.

Separately, the Pakistan Navy conducted an evacuation operation after receiving a distress call from a merchant vessel. Pakistani naval forces successfully evacuated 18 crew members from the ship, though details about the nature of the emergency were not immediately available.

Britain indicated that Ukraine could play a useful role regarding the Strait of Hormuz situation, though specific details about Ukraine's potential involvement were not elaborated upon in the reports.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, with tensions in the region continuing to affect international shipping and oil markets. The waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and serves as a vital route for petroleum exports from Gulf states.