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U.S. military establishes oil corridor through Strait of Hormuz

Published 20 August 2026

The U.S. military has established a controlled shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, enabling millions of barrels of oil to flow daily from the Persian Gulf to global markets despite the ongoing war with Iran.

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