00:00Hi, I'm Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command, and I want to update you on the Strait
00:04of Hormuz and the incredible milestones that America's men and women in uniform continue to achieve.
00:10CENTCOM forces have supported more than 1 billion barrels of crude oil leaving the Gulf.
00:17That's 1 billion barrels of crude oil out through the Strait of Hormuz in the last couple of months.
00:22We've reached this significant milestone while assisting over 2,000 commercial ship transits through the Strait by providing coordinated protection.
00:31Clearly, momentum is building.
00:34Primary transit lanes in the Strait are clear of mines.
00:37Thousands of ships have passed through the Strait.
00:40Over 1 billion barrels of crude have been shipped from Gulf Partners through the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has
00:47exported zero barrels thanks to our ironclad blockade.
00:51Even with this progress, we remain clear-eyed and laser-focused as we work with our teammates in the U
00:57.S. interagency, as well as all six partners in the Gulf Cooperation Council, known as the GCC, as well as
01:03insurance and shipping companies to increase the volume of traffic flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
01:09The effort is paying off.
01:10The volume of crude oil, cargo, and liquid natural gas these past two weeks is higher than at any point
01:17in the past six months.
01:18We're also working with every partner in the region, enhancing their air defense, forming a new coalition attack drone unit,
01:26and keeping the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters open and clear.
01:30The average American doing this important work is in their mid-20s.
01:34There are pilots, maintainers, logisticians, culinary specialists, air defenders, intelligence analysts, and members of every other career field that make
01:45up America's military, the greatest force on Earth.
01:48To all our service members and partners, stay focused and keep up the great work.
01:52Thanks so much.
01:53Thanks so much.
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