Brad Cooper said US forces have prevented Iran from exporting at least US$25 billion worth of crude oil in recent months. (EPA Images pic)WASHINGTON: US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper claimed Friday that Iran has been cut off from maritime imports and exports as Washington intensified its campaign against Tehran's oil revenue and military funding, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

In a video message, Cooper said US efforts focused on three areas: restricting Iranian oil exports, disrupting digital financing and weakening the ability of Iran's security forces to pay their personnel.

"As a point of emphasis, with the exception of the humanitarian assistance we've allowed in, Iran has no exports and no imports by sea," Cooper said.