CENTCOM Chief Says Strait of Hormuz Is Clear of Iranian Sea Mines During Regional Visit
CENTCOM said 95% of vessels passed safely as U.S. forces cleared sea mines and supported more than 3,000 commercial transits in six months.
- United States Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper flew over the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, declaring the waterway "free and clear of Iranian sea mines."
- Iran has attempted to obstruct the strait since the war began nearly eight months ago, prompting United States forces to clear shipping lanes of naval mines the military alleges were laid by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps .
- More than 3,000 commercial vessels have successfully transited the strait with United States support over six months, exporting over 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil, with CENTCOM reporting over 95 percent of ships "sailed through safely despite the IRGC."
- Cooper met with service members who conducted mine-clearing operations, thanking them for their dedication. "We continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Gulf partners and the shipping industry," Cooper said.
- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated Washington must implement seven conditions, including lifting the naval blockade and easing oil sanctions, before the strait can reopen, though negotiations have reportedly stalled.
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Iran Just Got Handed a Sign of the Blockade’s Reach: The U.S. Navy Says Even Neutral Ships on Neutral Routes Can Be Stopped and Inspected
The U.S. Navy is warning commercial ships to avoid unnecessary trips through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, saying even neutral vessels can be stopped and inspected under the blockade. Attacks on shipping have hit a wartime high, while analysts expect Iran’s oil revenue could soon dry up.
The U.S. Navy Central Command has recommended that commercial vessels refrain from making unnecessary crossings through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz to avoid delays: vessels whose route does not require a mandatory passage through this area should stay away from it, transmit RIA News with reference to the United States Navy Joint Maritime Information Centre. The U.S. Command has explained that ships en route should take into account…
American ships continue to perform operational tasks in the area of the Strait of Ormuz, and have declared the U.S. Central Command in the Middle East (CENTCOM).
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