US Hormuz plan may avoid direct naval escorts - Axios
US officials say the new Strait of Hormuz initiative will not necessarily involve direct US Navy escorts for commercial vessels, according to Axios.
Instead, naval ships will operate “in the vicinity” and be ready to respond if Iran’s military targets shipping, two officials told the outlet.
They said the US will also provide commercial vessels with guidance on the safest routes through the strait, including lanes believed to be free of mines.
The details suggest a focus on coordination and deterrence rather than continuous escort operations, even as tensions over maritime security in the region remain high.
