US Central Command: Strait of Hormuz -. The commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) visited the Strait of Hormuz, Oct. 25, as U.S. forces reach the milestone of helping Gulf partners export more than 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil since the summer. Adm. Brad Cooper observed the current operational environment while flying a US Army CH-47 Chinook over the international waterway. More than 3,000 commercial ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz with support from CENTCOM forces over the past six months. "We continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners in the Gulf and the shipping industry," Cooper said. "This visit underscores our strong commitment to continued freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The momentum has continued to build in recent months since US forces successfully cleared international shipping lanes in the straits of sea mines laid by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). During the trip, Cooper met with the American servicemen who supported the mine clearance mission. He thanked them for their continued commitment and dedication. "Today, primary transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz remain free and clear of Iranian naval mines thanks to the incredible efforts of our people," Cooper said. "We continue to be very focused on maintaining the flow of commercial traffic as we work with our colleagues at the US Inter-Agency Agency, the Gulf Cooperation Council and the shipping industry. "In recent months, over 95% of ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz sailed safely despite the IRGC's unjustified aggression, clearly demonstrating that the United States and regional partners dominate the international waterway.

US Central Command: Strait of Hormuz -. The commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) visited the Strait of Hormuz, Oct. 25, as U.S. forces reach the milestone of helping Gulf partners export more than 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil since the summer. Adm. Brad Cooper observed the current operational environment while flying a US Army CH-47 Chinook over the international waterway. More than 3,000 commercial ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz with support from CENTCOM forces over the past six months. "We continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners in the Gulf and the shipping industry," Cooper said. "This visit underscores our strong commitment to continued freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The momentum has continued to build in recent months since US forces successfully cleared international shipping lanes in the straits of sea mines laid by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). During the trip, Cooper met with the American servicemen who supported the mine clearance mission. He thanked them for their continued commitment and dedication. "Today, primary transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz remain free and clear of Iranian naval mines thanks to the incredible efforts of our people," Cooper said. "We continue to be very focused on maintaining the flow of commercial traffic as we work with our colleagues at the US Inter-Agency Agency, the Gulf Cooperation Council and the shipping industry. "In recent months, over 95% of ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz sailed safely despite the IRGC's unjustified aggression, clearly demonstrating that the United States and regional partners dominate the international waterway.