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Navy Shields Oil Routes Amid Iran Threat | US News
The U.S. Navy is quietly but fiercely protecting oil tankers navigating the volatile Strait of Hormuz, rerouting ships through a safer southern corridor near Oman to keep global oil flowing amid rising tensions with Iran. Since May, over 1,000 vessels have passed safely under their escort, helping stabilize oil shipments—though daily volumes remain far below pre-crisis levels. Despite this success, attacks continue: fifteen ships have been struck since June, killing two and injuring sixteen crew members, including a recent fatality near Oman. While analysts call the southern route a tactical…
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