US Military Quietly Shields Ships in Hormuz 1 Month After Dropping Escort Plan
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 3
US Military Quietly Shields Ships in Hormuz 1 Month After Dropping Escort Plan
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 3
A month after scrapping a public escort initiative, the US military has shifted to a quieter effort to help commercial vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz.
Ships are avoiding suspected Iranian mines by hugging the Omani coast on the strait’s southern side and, in some cases, switching off transponders during transits.
US Central Command statements, shipping data and people familiar with the passages indicate Washington is coordinating with willing shippers and standing ready to assist if needed.
The approach aims to keep traffic moving through one of the world’s most vital chokepoints without openly confronting Iran with a declared naval escort mission.