Vessels transiting through the Gulf of Oman are pictured off the coast of Muscat on July 25.
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Tankers shift toward Oman route through Strait of Hormuz

More oil tankers appear to be navigating the Oman side of the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection, potentially weakening Iran’s grip on the vital shipping corridor, though rising crude prices suggest markets remain skeptical that traffic — or prospects for peace — will return to normal soon.

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