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U.S. military says it aided passage of 660 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz since May

Friday, August 21, 2026


The U.S. military stated it facilitated the passage of 660 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz beginning in May. The military did not provide additional details on the methods used or the specific timeframe for this volume of oil transit. Control of shipping routes through the strait remains disputed among regional actors.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/strait-hormuz-central-command-centcom-oil-iran-war.html

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