US CENTCOM chief: Over 1 billion barrels of crude passed safely through Hormuz in two months
US Central Command chief Brad Cooper says efforts continue to keep the Strait of Hormuz secure, enabling safe passage for thousands of vessels.
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AIAdmiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, said efforts are ongoing to keep the Strait of Hormuz safe and open to navigation, noting that thousands of vessels are currently passing through the strait and that the main shipping lanes are completely free of mines.
Cooper explained that US efforts over the past two months have facilitated the passage of more than 1 billion barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, in addition to assisting over 2,000 commercial ships in transiting the waterway.
Conversely, the US Central Command chief stated that a tight blockade has prevented Iran from exporting any oil, adding, "Iran has not exported a single barrel of oil thanks to our strict blockade."
Cooper reaffirmed the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of navigation in the strait, saying, "We have facilitated the passage of more than 1 billion barrels of crude oil through Hormuz in just two months," and "We have helped more than 2,000 commercial vessels transit the strait."