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US Navy Facilitates Passage of 660 Million Barrels Through Hormuz

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THE BRIEF
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The US military reported that it has successfully aided the passage of 660 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz since May 2026.

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Despite ongoing regional tensions and Iran's threats to close the corridor, the US-led secret shipping route has maintained steady energy flow.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed that over 15 million barrels were moved specifically under US Navy protection to stabilize global oil prices.