US narrows military protection windows for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States has begun telling oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz to travel at specific times if they want to receive military protection, according to reports cited on Saturday. The change comes after Iran stepped up attacks on vessels moving through the area at night. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important routes for oil and gas shipments, making any shift in security arrangements closely watched by shipping and energy markets.The reported instruction was sent to tanker operators through emails from the US naval coordination centre to maritime advisers, according to the report. Since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 07:30 LONDON
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