US Navy to shadow Hormuz convoys but stop short of direct escorts (Avios, echoing WSJ)

The US Navy will not formally escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz but will remain nearby and share data on mine-free maritime lanes. They are prepared to intervene if Iran's military attempts to attack vessels in transit, but this does not materially improve the risk for commercial shipping. The situation remains tense between the US and Iran, with uncertainty surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.