The United States Navy has been quietly helping commercial ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to US military officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.
Officials said a Greek supertanker carrying about two million barrels of crude oil was recently escorted through the waterway off Oman with US Navy assistance.
The vessel had been stranded in the Gulf region since early March and is now heading to India to deliver its cargo.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key global shipping route used for oil and energy trade. Any disruption in the area can affect oil prices, shipping operations and marine insurance costs.
According to the report, the US Navy is expected to assist around a dozen vessels, including supertankers and container ships, in crossing the strait over the coming days.
Earlier this month, the US had launched an initiative called “Project Freedom” to help coordinate safe passage for commercial ships through
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