US says Iran barred from maritime trade as pressure campaign targets oil revenue, military funding

On Friday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper announced in a video message that the United States has cut Iran off from maritime imports and exports. The action forms part of an intensified US economic pressure campaign aimed at targeting Tehran's oil revenue and military funding.

According to Admiral Cooper, US forces have successfully prevented Iran from exporting at least $25 billion worth of crude oil in recent months.