The US expanded the maritime corridor near Oman, weakening Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz
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The US expanded the shipping route off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz to increase capacity. This may indicate a weakening of Iran's influence over one of the world's most important maritime trade routes.
The United States has expanded the maritime route near the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz to increase shipping capacity in both directions. This move may indicate a weakening of Iran's influence over one of the world's most important maritime trade routes, reports UNN citing CNN.
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According to the TV channel, the decision was made amid a new wave of attacks on civilian vessels, which have called into question the implementation of agreements between the United States and Iran, reached earlier this month to gradually restore safe navigation in the region.
At the same time, the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), operating under the control of the US Navy, raised the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to "substantial" following the latest attacks on merchant vessels.
According to CNN, the expansion of the shipping corridor near Oman demonstrates Washington's desire to ensure safe passage for ships and reduce Iran's ability to influence traffic through the strategically important strait.
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