Oman has coordinated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to establish a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media reports.
The initiative is designed to facilitate safer passage for commercial traffic through one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, which has seen heightened risk due to regional tensions.
The announcement comes as the United States Navy begins escorting commercial vessels through the strait, a move intended to deter disruptions and reassure global energy markets.
The US operation, launched earlier this week, marks a significant escalation in efforts to secure the waterway, which handles roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply.
The combination of US naval presence and Oman’s diplomatic coordination with the IMO suggests a concerted effort to normalize shipping conditions despite ongoing geopolitical friction.
This development follows a UN-led evacuation of 11,000 seafarers from the region, underscoring the severity of the recent crisis.