US Military Establishes Stealth Shipping Corridor in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military has established a 'stealth' shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, allowing for the transportation of approximately 10 million barrels of oil daily through a southern channel along Oman's coast.
This operation, which has been active for several weeks, transports about half the region's pre-war volume into the global energy market, according to Axios.
The U.S. military is using covert operations and strategic control to ensure safe passage of tankers through the strait, with 15-20 vessels traversing the southern route each night.
A recent campaign by U.S. CENTCOM weakened Iran's radar and maritime surveillance capabilities, significantly reducing its ability to monitor traffic in the area.
The operation is being coordinated by a task force at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, which tracks daily ship movements and works with Gulf partners to ensure the safe transportation of oil.