NATO is reportedly evaluating the possibility of providing naval support to commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor.
The development follows recent U.S.-led efforts to secure safe passage for merchant ships through the strategically vital waterway.
The potential NATO involvement could mark a shift in the approach to managing shipping risks in the region.
The U.S. military has already launched a naval escort program, with Maersk confirming that its vessel, the Alliance Fairfax, successfully passed through the strait under U.S. protection.
This marks the first commercial transit under the new initiative.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point for global energy markets, with any disruption in the region having the potential to impact oil and freight flows.