U.S. Central Command said that 380 million barrels of crude oil have been successfully shipped through the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of May, with American forces escorting over 800 commercial vessels. The statement directly challenges Iran's claims that passage is only permitted through routes set by Tehran.
The Zioneer reported at 23:57 that the U.S. military disputed Iran's claim of controlling the Strait of Hormuz. In a new statement, CENTCOM provided specific figures: since the start of May, U.S. forces have assisted the successful passage of over 800 commercial vessels carrying 380 million barrels of crude oil through the strait. The statement directly counters Iranian state media claims that passage is only permitted through routes set by Iran. CENTCOM reiterated that Iran does not control the strait. The Hormuz shipping dispute has been ongoing since early June, when the IRGC announced a blockade; the U.S. has maintained that shipping continues with naval escort. The figures released tonight are the most detailed accounting of the volume of traffic since the dispute began.
2 developments
- DevelopingCENTCOM: 55 commercial ships transit Strait of Hormuz, traffic increases
- Developing300 million barrels of oil reportedly crossed Hormuz in recent weeks, source says
- DevelopingAmerican source: daily oil transport through Hormuz exceeds 10 million barrels, 5 million via alternatives
- StrongTrump reveals 100+ million barrels of oil crossed Hormuz in secret operation
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