US military says Strait of Hormuz shipping volumes hit six-month high
US military says Strait of Hormuz shipping volumes hit six-month high The US Central Command (Centcom) has announced that the flow of crude oil, cargo, and liquefied natural gas through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has reached its highest level in six months over the past fortnight. In a statement shared on X, Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that US forces have facilitated the…
The US military has reported that the volume of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has reached a six-month high, according to a statement from Central Command (Centcom). This surge in maritime activity, which includes crude oil, cargo, and liquefied natural gas, has been attributed to the ongoing protection efforts by US forces.
In the past two months, over one billion barrels of oil have been transported through the strategic waterway, with more than 2,000 commercial vessels receiving safeguarding. Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of Centcom, emphasized the collaborative approach taken with regional partners, including the enhancement of air defense and the formation of a new coalition attack drone unit.
Additionally, the removal of mines from the primary transit lanes in the strait has contributed to maintaining its open and clear status for international shipping.
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