"we ran 125 million barrels of oil through the Strait" is a classic "large number dummy" trick because under normal circumstances, 20 million barrels passed through the Strait of Hormuz every single day. "we've gotten 125 million barrels through" actually means transport has slowed to a trickle.
Christopher Bird
HEGSETH: We have controlled the straits this entire time
BRENNAN: You're negotiating with them to reopen it
