US conducts major oil operation in Strait of Hormuz as Iran maintains closure demands

The United States has executed its largest crude oil transport operation through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began six months ago. Utilizing maritime, air, and space assets under cover of night, U.S. forces successfully escorted millions of barrels of oil through the strategic waterway.

In response, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched sea mines, prompting U.S. strikes against targets on Larak Island. Tehran subsequently reiterated that the strait will remain closed until Washington fulfills several demands, including ending port blockades, lifting petroleum sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets, and halting military operations. Prior to the conflict, approximately 20 million barrels of crude oil transited the strait daily.

Sources: Expresso, Expresso das Ilhas, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)