US moves record oil through Strait of Hormuz as Iran reinforces blockade

The United States executed its largest crude oil transit operation through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began, moving millions of barrels under cover of night. Supported by air, naval, and satellite assets, US forces also conducted strikes on Larak Island to disrupt Iranian capabilities.

In response, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched naval mines to reinforce their blockade. Iranian officials maintained that the strategic passage will remain closed until Washington fulfills specific conditions, including lifting petroleum sanctions, unblocking Iranian ports, releasing frozen assets, and ending military operations. The strategic strait previously handled approximately 20 million barrels of crude oil per day before hostilities halted normal commercial transit.

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