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.
3 developments
- DevelopingUS military denies Iranian claims of control over Strait of Hormuz, says shipping lane open
- DevelopingCENTCOM: 55 commercial ships transit Strait of Hormuz, traffic increases
- DevelopingIranian military says Strait of Hormuz closed, dozens of ships turned away
- ConfirmedTrump declares Iran 'finished' as 200 oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz
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