Media in the US: The US will announce the establishment of a "convoy alliance" to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz
The Wall Street Journal quoted U.S. officials as reporting that the Trump administration plans to announce the establishment of a "convoy alliance" this week, aimed at escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
To provide convoy protection for ships passing through this corridor.
According to sources, authorities are still discussing when such operations will begin: before or after the end of hostilities in the region.
Previously, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that the U.S. military may not start escorting merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz until late March and pointed out that the U.S. Navy currently lacks this capability.
In the context of escalating tensions with Iran, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz - an important passage for oil and liquefied natural gas from the Persian Gulf to global markets - has effectively come to a standstill. Insurance companies have also started to increase premiums and reconsider coverage to address growing security threats.
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