US military says Strait of Hormuz shipping volumes hit six-month high

US military says Strait of Hormuz shipping volumes hit six-month high The US Central Command (Centcom) has announced that the flow of crude oil, cargo, and liquefied natural gas through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has reached its highest level in six months over the past fortnight.

In a statement shared on X, Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that US forces have facilitated the transport of over one billion barrels of oil through the waterway in the last two months alone, providing protection for more than 2,000 commercial vessels.

"We’re also working with every partner in the region, enhancing their air defence, forming a new coalition attack drone unit and keeping the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters open and clear," said Cooper.

Cooper also noted that the primary transit lanes in the strait have been successfully cleared of mines.