Hormuz Oil Shipments Hit Six-Month High, US Commander Says

Shipments of crude oil, LNG, and cargo through the Strait of Hormuz have reached their highest level in six months. According to CENTCOM, this surge indicates that US naval protection and mine clearance efforts are paying off. While the US military works to reopen this critical energy chokepoint, Iran has threatened vessels attempting unauthorized passage following an attack on a tanker. Adm. Brad Cooper confirmed that US forces have successfully escorted over 2,000 ships.