According to Abu Ali Express, only one tanker took the Omani shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz over the past day, while all other vessels used the Iranian-controlled route. The report indicates a sharp decline in the use of the alternative lane that the US Navy has been escorting.
According to a report by Abu Ali Express, only one tanker transited the Omani shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, while all other vessels used the Iranian-controlled route. The US Navy has been escorting tankers on the Omani lane, which Iran has threatened. The report marks a sharp decline from the recent trend: as The Zioneer reported in late June and early July, dozens of vessels were using the Omani route, with up to 30 tankers over a weekend. The reversal suggests Iran may be regaining control over shipping in the strategic strait. The report is based on maritime tracking data; no independent confirmation is available.
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