US clears Strait of Hormuz as CENTCOM cites blockade
By The BriefBrief
The CENTCOM chief said the US has cleared the Strait of Hormuz, with US forces protecting nearly 1,500 vessels carrying about 750 million barrels of crude oil that transited in recent months. He also said about 50,000 troops are maintaining a blockade of Iran.
WHO:CENTCOM chief
WHAT:Said the US cleared the Strait of Hormuz and that about 50,000 troops are maintaining a blockade of Iran while US forces protect oil tanker transits.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Strait of Hormuz
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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