More than 1.7 billion barrels of crude oil have been shipped through the Strait of Hormuz by regional partners under American military protection, US Central Command said, Iran International reports.
In a post on X Saturday, CENTCOM showcased US Air Force F-16 fighter jets patrolling over regional waters in the Middle East, highlighting American military presence protecting oil shipments through the strategic waterway.
CENTCOM did not specify the period covered by the 1.7 billion-barrel figure or provide a breakdown of shipments by country.