US Central Command: $25 billion in Iranian oil exports blocked
US Central Command says American efforts have prevented Iran from exporting at least $25 billion in crude oil, impacting all sectors of its economy.
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the United States has prevented Iran from exporting crude oil worth at least $25 billion, noting that ongoing pressure on Tehran has affected all sectors of its economy and that Iran now has no exports or imports.
CENTCOM added that the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the United States and its regional partners, not Iran, emphasizing that American efforts have helped facilitate the transport of more than 1.3 billion barrels of oil through the strait.
The statement pointed out that US measures are imposing significant costs on the Iranian regime, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and noted that more than 50,000 American troops are currently deployed in the Middle East.
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