The spokesman for US Central Command has told Al Jazeera its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘highly effective’.
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THU · 2026-09-17 · 00:32 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0917-111886
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US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade ‘highly effective’
The spokesman for US Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated that a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is "highly effective." This statement was made to Al Jazeera. The article does not provide details on when this blockade was implemented or by whom, beyond CENTCOM's assessment of its effectiveness.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-09-17 · 00:32 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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The spokesman for US Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated that a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is "highly effective." This statement was made to Al Jazeera. The article does not provide details on when this blockade was implemented or by whom, beyond CENTCOM's assessment of its effectiveness. The specific nature of the blockade and its intended purpose are not elaborated upon within the provided content.
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The statement was made to Al Jazeera.
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US CENTCOM spokesman stated that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is 'highly effective'.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil transport.
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