CENTCOM: Over 1 Billion Barrels of Oil Have Transited Hormuz Under US Passage-Protection

US Central Command reported that more than 1 billion barrels of oil have transited the Strait of Hormuz under its ongoing passage-protection operation, underscoring the scale of the naval commitment. The milestone highlights the cumulative logistical effort required to keep oil and food supply chains flowing through the strategically vital chokepoint amid persistent Iranian threats.