Tanker attack tests Trump’s claim that Hormuz is a 'functioning strait'

Tanker attack tests Trump’s claim that Hormuz is a 'functioning strait'

A tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman; the fire was extinguished and all crew were safe, but traffic remains depressed. Confirmed crossings fell to five ships Tuesday (down from seven the prior day and from 130+ vessels/day pre-war), underscoring persistent shipping risk even as the U.S. escorts tankers along the Omani lane. U.S. allies question whether Iranian mines are fully cleared—casting doubt on Trump’s claim of a “functioning strait”—while Iran and Oman agreed on a temporary maritime corridor, but Iran says full reopening requires U.S. commitments under a lapsed interim peace framework.

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