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U.S. Military Resumes Escort Operations for Commercial Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

May 26, 2026
Strait of Hormuz maritime security
Strait of Hormuz maritime security

According to Israeli public broadcaster Kan, the United States military has resumed its role in providing protective escort services to merchant ships navigating the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

The move marks a return to active escort operations in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, through which a significant portion of global oil shipments transit daily.

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