US military escorted over 1 billion barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz

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How much oil has passed through the Strait of Hormuz?

According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), over one billion barrels of crude oil have transited the Strait of Hormuz in recent months. CENTCOM also reported that the volume of oil, cargo, and liquefied natural gas passing through the strait in the last two weeks is the highest it has been in six months.

How many commercial vessels have used the Strait of Hormuz?

CENTCOM reported that more than 2,000 commercial vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in recent months. These vessels were escorted by US forces as they transited the strategic waterway.

What did CENTCOM say about Iran's oil exports?

CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that Iran has exported zero barrels of oil in recent months. This claim was attributed by CENTCOM to what it described as the US "ironclad blockade."