Strait of Hormuz Sees 900 Vessels, 450M Barrels of Crude Since May
U.S. Central Command reports that about 900 commercial vessels carrying 450 million barrels of crude oil have transited the Strait of Hormuz since early May, with U.S. forces providing support.
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The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) provided an update on commercial vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz. Since early May, U.S. forces have supported the transit of approximately 900 vessels.
These vessels carried an estimated 450 million barrels of crude oil through the strategic waterway. CENTCOM stated that transit operations continue.
The update underscores ongoing military involvement in securing the passage of oil shipments through one of the world's most critical chokepoints for global energy supply.
Source: First Squawk