Journalist Amichai Stein (i24NEWS) reports that vessels are now crossing the Strait of Hormuz via the Omani side in coordination with American encouragement, as Iran continues launching at least six drones nightly at shipping. The Trump administration has warned that Iranian attempts to collect tolls in the strait are a 'red line,' according to the report.
A new report by Amichai Stein (i24NEWS) indicates a significant tactical shift in the Strait of Hormuz: vessels are now transiting via the Omani side of the strait, a route that the US is reportedly encouraging. This comes as Iran continues its nightly drone launches against shipping, with at least six drones sent each night, some of which are intercepted by the US military. The Trump administration has warned that any Iranian attempt to impose tolls on shipping in the strait is a 'red line.'
This follows The Zioneer's reporting on Sunday at 20:17 Jerusalem, when an informed source told Stein that Iran launches at least six drones every night at Hormuz shipping. That report also stated the US considers Iranian toll collection a red line. On Sunday at 11:24 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the US Navy continues to escort tankers along the Omani shipping route despite Iranian attacks. The shift to the Omani side, now confirmed by Stein's latest report, appears to be a tactical response to the persistent nightly drone threat.
As The Zioneer previously reported on June 17, the IRGC was launching 2-4 attack drones at US Navy ships nightly in the strait. The desk has also reported on US-Iran tensions over Hormuz management, including a US strike with Tomahawk missiles on June 11.
The report does not specify whether all vessels are now using the Omani route, nor does it detail the exact timing of the shift or any formal announcement from the involved parties.
3 developments
- DevelopingAmichai Stein: IRGC sent 2–4 attack drones at US Navy ships nightly in the Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingUS Navy escorts tankers through Iranian-threatened Hormuz route despite recent attacks
- DevelopingUS shot down two Iranian drones after attempted strike on ships in Hormuz, Fox News reports
- StrongTrump says Iran struck a merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz, US intercepted three drones
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