60 targets struck, 18M barrels of oil protected: The US military’s record day in the Strait of Hormuz
The US military escorted 40 commercial vessels carrying 18 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a wartime high as Iran and the US exchanged a new round of strikes on Tuesday, two US officials familiar with the operations told CNN. Prior to the launch of the war just over six months … The post 60 targets struck, 18M barrels of oil protected: The US military’s record day in…
On Tuesday, the US military successfully escorted 40 commercial vessels carrying 18 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, setting a wartime high, according to two US officials familiar with the operations. Prior to the ongoing war, approximately 20 million barrels of oil were passing through the strait daily. The US military employed various assets such as air, sea, and space capabilities to protect commercial ships from Iranian attacks while conducting escort operations.
They also neutralized anti-ship cruise missiles during the mission. The US strategy in the war has focused on striking targets around the strait, escorting commercial vessels, and maintaining a naval blockade on Iranian ports to exert economic pressure on Iran's leadership. The operation marked a significant part of this strategy, with nearly 60 military targets hit around the strait, including air defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets, and communications sites.
Despite the success, officials acknowledge that a swift resolution to the conflict is not imminent, and energy companies remain cautious about the risks involved in shipping through the strait.
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