CENTCOM says primary Strait of Hormuz transit routes have no sea mines

Single source · Strait of Hormuz (approximate) · 2026-10-25 16:56 UTC

CENTCOM says Admiral Brad Cooper observed the Strait of Hormuz from a Chinook helicopter and that the primary transit routes have no sea mines, with US forces working with Gulf partners and shipping companies to keep transit open. CENTCOM also says more than 3,000 commercial ships have transited the strait with its support over six months, that more than 1.5 billion barrels of oil were exported via the strait with its help, and that over 95 percent of ships sailed through safely. All figures come from the CENTCOM statement as relayed by posts and outlets.

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• @tabzlive (Telegram), 2026-10-25 16:56 UTC
• @ME_Observer_ (X), 2026-10-25 17:13 UTC
• Iran International, 2026-10-25 17:14 UTC
• The Jerusalem Post, 2026-10-25 17:44 UTC
• @ME_Observer_ (X), 2026-10-25 18:13 UTC
• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-25 20:26 UTC
• @ME_Observer_ (X), 2026-10-25 23:15 UTC
• Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-26 04:05 UTC
• Israel National News, 2026-10-26 04:55 UTC

First reported 2026-10-25 16:56 UTC; last updated 2026-10-26 05:10 UTC.

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