Shipping companies are increasingly refusing to use a U.S. military-guided transit route through the Strait of Hormuz following a series of attacks on commercial vessels that have raised serious security concerns.
According to maritime security and shipping industry sources, several operators have chosen to suspend voyages through the U.S.-coordinated route, citing fears for crew safety after multiple ships were attacked in Omani waters since early July.
The U.S. military introduced the escort initiative to help maintain the flow of Gulf oil and gas exports despite ongoing conflict in the region. The operation uses naval assets, drones and helicopters to guide vessels through the strategic waterway.
However, the recent attacks have shaken confidence in the security arrangement. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have claimed responsibility for attacks on two Emirati oil tankers, while maritime analysts warn the situation remains highly volatile.
A U.S. defense official said more than 100 vessels coordinated with American forces to transit the strait over the past week, insisting the waterway remains open and that efforts to protect commercial shipping continue.
Meanwhile, several shipping companies and maritime security firms have advised operators to delay voyages through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the current threat level remains extremely high.
The renewed tensions come as the United States reimposed a naval blockade on Iran-linked shipping, while Tehran has threatened further action against regional shipping routes, increasing concerns over global energy supplies and international trade.
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