A secret U.S. military operation is enabling millions of barrels of oil to bypass an Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, easing global supply concerns.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. military has established a covert nighttime shipping system through the Strait of Hormuz to keep oil moving despite Iran‘s efforts to restrict traffic through the strategic waterway, according to officials cited by Axios. The operation has reportedly been active for several weeks, with 15 to 20 tankers passing through a southern route near Oman‘s coast each night. 📺 DETAIL: U.S. forces guide empty tankers from the Arabian Sea into the Gulf, where they load oil before returning through the same corridor during scheduled time windows. Officials estimate the operation has allowed as much as 10 million barrels of oil per day to bypass the Iranian blockade, helping maintain global supplies. The corridor reportedly became possible after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) spent two weeks degrading Iranian radar and maritime surveillance systems. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, meaning prolonged disruption has major consequences for international oil markets. 🎯 IMPACT: The covert U.S. operation should help mitigate Iran’s efforts to disrupt the global energy market by keeping millions of barrels of oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz. It also demonstrates the growing military stakes surrounding the waterway, as the Trump administration works to preserve international energy supplies while countering Tehran’s blockade. |
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