According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) in the Middle East, US military forces have ensured the safe passage of tankers carrying more than 1.7 billion barrels of crude oil from the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz over the past several months.
Sea-news.az reports that the command’s statement reads: “More than 1.7 billion barrels of crude oil have been transported through the Strait of Hormuz by partner countries in the Persian Gulf with US support and protection”.
According to the information, the US military has escorted more than 4,000 commercial vessels since the beginning of summer. It is also reported that main maritime routes in the strait have been cleared of mines to ensure the safe navigation of vessels.
