The US military has significantly increased aerial patrols over the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, shifting maritime traffic to the Omani side of the waterway to avoid Iranian-controlled waters, according to Abu Ali Express. The report says Washington is allocating a permanent air and naval force in the strait to ensure navigation along the Omani route.
The US military has significantly increased the volume of its flights over the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, according to a report by Abu Ali Express. The move is intended to enable shipping to use the maritime route off the coast of Oman, bypassing the Iranian-controlled side of the waterway.
The report states that Washington is allocating a permanent air and naval force in the strait to ensure navigation along the Omani route, reflecting the ongoing US-Iran confrontation over the strategic waterway. The Zioneer has previously reported on the US Navy escorting tankers through the strait, CENTCOM's efforts to increase traffic volume, and US strikes on Iranian targets in the area.
The development underscores the intensification of the standoff, which has seen Iran launching drones at shipping and attempting to enforce a blockade. The report is based on a single source, and details on the scope of the increased flights have not been independently verified.
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