US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade ‘highly effective’

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Captain Tim Hawkins, the spokesperson for US Central Command, informed Al Jazeera that the United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is "highly effective." He stated that Iran does not control the waterway and emphasized that 900 million barrels of oil have continued to pass through the strait since May.

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US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins told Al Jazeera that the US naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz is "highly effective," with over 900 million barrels of crude oil passing through since May. Despite ongoing tensions and alleged Iranian attacks on commercial ships, CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated in a recent video message that oil and liquefied natural gas shipments have reached their highest level in six months. This surge is attributed to US naval protection and mine clearance efforts, which have ensured over 1 billion barrels of crude oil moved through the strait recently. The primary transit lanes are clear of mines, and Cooper emphasized Iran's inability to export any significant amount of oil due to what he called an "ironclad blockade."

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US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade ‘highly effective’

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