Commercial Shipping Continues in the Strait of Hormuz Amid Mutual Military Escalation

US military sources confirmed the continued safe passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, noting the securing of hundreds of vessels and millions of barrels of oil. This statement follows rounds of intensive airstrikes targeting military sites in response to attacks on commercial ships in the vital waterway. Amid escalating tensions and the partial closure of the strait following warning shots, previous de-escalation agreements have been suspended, although diplomatic avenues remain open. Washington is demanding guaranteed freedom of navigation and a halt to attacks on ships to preserve the stability of international trade routes and energy supplies.