U.S. Navy Assists Two Merchant Vessels Crossing Strait of Hormuz Amid Security Measures
The United States confirmed that two merchant ships have traversed the Strait of Hormuz using Omani waters after the U.S. Navy helped re‑establish safe shipping lanes. A Joint Maritime Information Center advisory created an "enhanced security area" to protect commercial traffic. Officials said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to maintain freedom of navigation in the region.