US limits air defense time slots for tankers sailing through Hormuz, FT reports

The US military has compelled 99 commercial vessels to alter their routes in the Gulf as part of its blockade against Iranian ports, according to CENTCOM. This comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, with a scheduled meeting among Gulf states in Oman aimed at discussing maritime safety and security in the Strait of Hormuz, where threats to shipping remain high.

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