From Fox News · Greg Norman-Diamond · · 1m
Iran's Attacks on Strait of Hormuz Mostly Fail, CENTCOM Says
CENTCOM reports 97% of Iran's Strait of Hormuz attacks miss, waterway stays open.
In brief
CENTCOM reports 97% of Iran's Strait of Hormuz attacks miss, waterway stays open. U.S. Central Command says 97% of Iran's attempted attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping are unsuccessful, allowing continued transit. Originally reported by Fox News.
CENTCOM Spokesman
U.S. Central Command says 'vast majority' of Iran's attempted attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping are 'unsuccessful'.
“The vast majority of Iran's attempted attacks on innocent civilian mariners transiting an international waterway, being the Strait of Hormuz, they are unsuccessful”
Strait of Hormuz Status
The key waterway remains open for transit despite Iranian attacks on shipping.
Attack Success Rate
97% of ships transit Strait of Hormuz without being hit by Iranian projectiles.
Iranian Attacks
Iran's attacks have killed more than 20 civilian mariners since February.
Recent Ship Traffic
Over 400 merchant ships transited Strait of Hormuz in last seven days.
Oil Transport
U.S. forces helped ship over 100 million barrels of crude oil in last seven days.
Dual Mission
U.S. troops maintain Strait of Hormuz flow while blocking Iran's trade.
What matters most
U.S. Central Command says 97% of Iran's attempted attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping are unsuccessful, allowing continued transit.
