Oman reaffirms neutral role as Strait of Hormuz shipping goes dark

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Oman reaffirms neutral role as Strait of Hormuz shipping goes dark

Oman has confirmed its continued neutral cooperation to restore freedom of navigation, as a covert transit system overseen by US and British forces has emerged in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oman's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday the sultanate remains committed to transparent and neutral cooperation with all parties to restore freedom of navigation in the strait.
The relative calm following a temporary US-Iran understanding over the strait collapsed, with renewed attacks on commercial ships and mutual military strikes.
Commercial ships are crossing the strait with their automatic identification systems turned off, under security arrangements overseen by US and British forces.
Kepler shipping company data showed all six ships that crossed the strait last Sunday had their tracking devices turned off.

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Commercial Ships Refuse US-Guarded Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
Commercial vessels are avoiding US-supervised transit lanes through the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks raised safety concerns among shipping companies.
- Shipping companies have avoided a US military-supervised transit system through the Strait of Hormuz following a series of Iranian attacks on vessels, according to seven security and maritime shipping sources.
- Iranian forces have mined the Strait's international shipping corridor since the war began on February 28, forcing ships to use temporary routes near the Iranian or Omani coasts.
- One source said his company chose not to sail through the strait due to crew safety concerns and the deteriorating security situation, adding that the US has no control over the situation.