Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), lauded the U.S. role in the export of 1.5 billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on February 28, Iran had attempted to restrict all vessels from passing through the Strait of Hormuz and impose fees. Subsequently, the U.S. Navy implemented a blockade to ensure the free flow of commercial shipping, particularly petrochemical product transportation. Commander Cooper is currently in the region, and his presence is seen as a significant signal of the U.S. military's commitment to continuing the blockade and preventing Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz.