CENTCOM Chief Visits Strait of Hormuz, Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Shipping

US Central Command said Sunday that its forces had helped Gulf partners export more than 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil since the summer.

The announcement coincided with a visit to the Strait of Hormuz by CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper, who reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting maritime navigation.

CENTCOM presented the export figure as a measure of its support for Gulf partners. The brief statement did not specify which countries were involved or detail the assistance provided.

Cooper’s visit placed the focus on shipping security in the strait, a key passage for Gulf oil exports, alongside the command’s account of its role in supporting crude shipments.