U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper said the naval blockade has deprived Iran of $25bn in crude oil revenue.
01Summary
- 01Adm. Brad Cooper made the statement on Friday as Centcom commander.
- 02The naval blockade is run by the United States.
- 03The estimated loss is $25 billion in crude oil revenue.
- 04No further details on the timeframe were provided.
02Why it matters
This highlights the economic pressure of U.S. military operations on Iran's key export, affecting global oil markets and regional tensions.
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