Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026

Key Points:

• U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright stated that while no response has yet been received from Iran regarding recent communications, a reply is expected soon, with the ultimate goal being an end to Iran's nuclear program and free flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
• Wright emphasized that although military objectives in the conflict have been largely achieved, including degrading Iran's missile and drone capabilities, the nuclear issue remains unresolved and may be settled through negotiation or other means.
• The U.S. is currently blocking traffic to and from Iranian ports, and while harassment of other vessels continues, military efforts to clear the Strait of Hormuz have paused to allow for potential negotiations with Iran.
• Project Freedom, a U.S. military initiative to escort vessels through the Strait, was temporarily halted at Iran's request, but may resume if negotiations fail to progress in the near future.
• Wright acknowledged the complexity and potential short-term disruptions of ending Iran's nuclear program but stressed it is necessary to prevent a long-term threat to regional peace and global energy markets, with no clear prediction on future gas prices.