The Economic Times

Sea route near Oman is expanding to facilitate more traffic through Strait of Hormuz, US Navy says

A crucial shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, near Oman's coast, is being expanded for both directions of traffic, according to a US Navy-affiliated maritime body. This move signals a strong US stance against Iran's attempts to control passage and impose transit fees on this vital global waterway, a demand rejected by the US and Gulf Arab nations.