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Centcom commander says naval blockade cost Iran $25B in oil revenue

The Hill·October 16, 2026·1 min read
Centcom commander says naval blockade cost Iran $25B in oil revenue

Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, said Friday that the U.S. naval blockade has cost Iran $25 billion in crude oil revenue. The statement highlights the economic impact of the blockade on Iran's oil exports, a key source of national income, as tensions persist in the region.

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