Kuper: 'CENTCOM' facilitated passage of over one billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command facilitates the passage of one billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz and works to enhance air defense.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- More than 2,000 commercial vessels have passed through, and oil and gas flows have reached their highest level in six months
- We are working with our regional partners to enhance air defense capabilities and establish a new attack drone unit
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that the command has facilitated the safe transit of more than one billion barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz over the past two months, alongside ensuring the passage of more than 2,000 commercial vessels through coordinated protection.
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Cooper noted that the volume of oil and gas transported through the Strait of Hormuz during the past two weeks reached its highest level in six months, adding that CENTCOM is working with Gulf states and shipping and insurance companies to increase navigation traffic through the strait.
He confirmed that the main transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz are now free of mines, with thousands of ships having successfully navigated it, while noting that Iran has not exported any barrels of oil due to the U.S. sanctions imposed on it.
On the defense front, Cooper pointed out that CENTCOM is working with its regional partners to strengthen their air defense capabilities, as well as establishing a new attack drone unit.
