US Increases Tanker Escorts in Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Shipment Tensions with Iran

The US military has reportedly increased the number of escorts for tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The report states that shipments have nearly halved compared to pre-war levels, and Abbas Arakchi mentioned that the issue of service fees for ships passing through the strait is being negotiated between the US and Iran.

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US Increases Tanker Escorts in Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Shipment Tensions with Iran

The US military has reportedly increased its escort support for tankers exiting the region through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipments have recently risen, and the number of protected vessels has significantly increased compared to the pre-war period.

The report notes that before the attacks began in February between Iran, the US, and Israel, approximately 20 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz daily. About 5 million barrels of this volume shifted to pipelines and other transport routes, while global production increased by roughly 1 million barrels, resulting in a shortfall of about 14 million barrels.

A US official stated that current shipments have approached about half of this shortfall and that the upward trend continues. According to the official, military escorts are being conducted in a context where pressure on energy prices is being limited and tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions persist.

The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the most critical transit points for global oil transportation. Any changes in this route are closely monitored not only regionally but also in international energy markets.

The report also recalled that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi said the issue of Iran demanding service fees for ships passing through the strait is being negotiated between Washington and Tehran.

Source: Ukrinform

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