The Trump administration is evaluating military protection for oil and gas tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as energy prices climb following Iranian threats, Politico reports. The Pentagon is reviewing a potential maritime mission modeled on earlier Red Sea operations to safeguard shipments. A source told Politico the focus is on military support for energy supplies, warning that markets could face pressure in coming days as the campaign expands geographically. Secure access to the strait is critical for natural gas and crude exports from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the source said.