"Significant milestone" for the USA. It's about oil exports
U.S. forces have assisted Gulf partners in exporting over 1.5 billion barrels of oil since summer, according to CENTCOM. They have also cleared shipping routes of mines laid by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, ensuring over 95% of vessels passed safely through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Al Jazeera notes that these claims lack independent verification. Following the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Tehran imposed restrictions on shipping through Hormuz, prompting U.S. naval blockades. While oil exports from Gulf states have rebounded, transport through the Strait remains significantly lower than pre-war levels, with risks persisting due to attacks on vessels in the region.