How the U.S. military and Maersk got a ship to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

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A U.S. Navy operation successfully facilitated a commercial vessel from Maersk to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the importance of military support for shipping in potentially contentious waters. This strategic move underscores the role of military logistics in international trade.

The chief executive of Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, said last week that one of its commercial vessels was able to successfully pass through the Strait of Hormuz thanks to a “very well executed mission” by the U.S. Navy. Maersk confirmed earlier in the week that Alliance Fairfax, a U.S.-flagged ship operated ...