Brad Cooper, commander of the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM), visited the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, November 3.

Brad Cooper, commander of the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM), visited the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, November 3.

"We continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners in the Persian Gulf and the shipping industry," Cooper said. This visit emphasizes our strong commitment to the continuation of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."

The US Army's Central Command announced: "Today, the main crossings in the Strait of Hormuz, thanks to the extraordinary efforts of our forces, are still free of Iranian sea mines and open to traffic."

He added: "We are still working with a very high concentration to maintain the flow of commercial traffic and in this area we are cooperating with our colleagues in various institutions of the American government, the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and the shipping industry."

During this trip, Cooper met with the US military forces participating in the mine clearance mission and appreciated their commitment and ongoing efforts.