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CENTCOM showcases F-16 patrols, cites 1.7 billion barrels shipped through Hormuz

Published by Iran International · Iran 11 h ago
Two US Air Force F-16 fighter jets patrol over regional waters in the Middle East in a photo shared by US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Two US Air Force F-16 fighter jets patrol over regional waters in the Middle East in a photo shared by US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday, November 14, 2026. · Iran International

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In a post on X Saturday, CENTCOM showcased US Air Force F-16 fighter jets patrolling over regional waters in the Middle East, highlighting American military presence protecting…

More than 1.7 billion barrels of crude oil have been shipped through the Strait of Hormuz by regional partners under American military protection, US Central Command said.

In a post on X Saturday, CENTCOM showcased US Air Force F-16 fighter jets patrolling over regional waters in the Middle East, highlighting American military presence protecting oil shipments through the strategic waterway.CENTCOM did not specify the period covered by the 1.7 billion-barrel figure or provide a breakdown of shipments by country.

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