U.S. Central Command confirmed August 28, 2026, that the United States maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, blocking Iranian oil exports. Iranian mines have been cleared from international shipping lanes, allowing nearly 1,500 commercial vessels to pass under U.S. protection, transporting 750 million barrels of crude oil. Iran has exported zero oil since the blockade resumed in July, with 75 vessels attempting to bypass it turned away. Gulf oil exports have recovered to two-thirds of pre-blockade levels. President Trump reiterated U.S. control over the strait in multiple August statements. Analysts and officials, including former National Security advisors and military experts, praised the blockade’s effectiveness in crippling Iran’s economic leverage and revenue streams.
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