Jun 27, 2026 04:03 PM IST US Navy expands Strait of Hormuz shipping route near Oman The Joint Maritime Information Center, overseen by the US Navy, said a shipping route near Oman's coast has been expanded to accommodate both inbound and outbound traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Associated Press (AP) reported.
The move comes as the United States seeks to ensure uninterrupted navigation through the strategic waterway after Iran warned that ships must comply with its directives and indicated it could impose transit fees, as per the report.
Washington and Gulf Arab states have "rejected" the proposal, maintaining that the Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway.
The announcement follows renewed tensions in the Gulf after Iran reportedly launched drone attacks targeting Bahrain and a commercial tanker came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
US officials say the expanded route is intended to facilitate safer maritime traffic through one of the world's busiest energy corridors. (With inputs from AP)
