[U.S. Military Clears Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Shipping Returns to Normal] Odaily Planet Daily News: U.S. Central Command Commander Brad Cooper stated that the main shipping channel in the Strait of Hormuz has been cleared of mines, allowing thousands of vessels to pass through. Over 1 billion barrels of crude oil have been transported by Gulf region partners, with crude oil, cargo, and liquefied natural gas shipments in the past two weeks reaching the highest levels in six months.