US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade ‘highly effective’
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AI GeneratedThe U.S. continues to ensure the free flow of commercial traffic and crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, countering Iranian influence. Since May, over 900 million barrels of oil have successfully reached global markets. Simultaneously, a separate blockade mission remains highly effective, having redirected over 100 ships attempting to violate its terms.
Put it plainly, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to flow.
Iran does not control it. We have, for months and months,
helped facilitate the flow of commercial vessels moving cargo and also moving crude oil.
Since early May, we have assisted commercial vessels moving more than 900 million barrels
of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz to the global energy market. That is notable.
And we continue to work every day to build momentum and continue the flow.
With respect to the blockade, you know, that's a different mission.
The blockade is highly effective. We have redirected more than 100
ships that were trying to violate the blockade.