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Washington shortens Strait of Hormuz ship protections
The United States has reduced the protective air cover for oil tankers and commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to two periods per day, due to escalating Iranian threats against navigation in the waterway. Washington had been providing aerial support for ships along a specific route since last May, but with passage times limited to two designated windows each day in September, according to messages from the Maritime Coordination Center, with warnings not to rely on crossing ships during nighttime hours. These measures are significant because the Strait of Hormuz is a vital global energy corridor, and any disturbances there can impact oil markets and international supply chains.
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