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US military escorts double oil flows out of the Gulf
Original: US helps double oil volume exiting the Gulf, with the military now guiding ships in broad daylight
US naval support has helped double the volume of oil leaving the Gulf, with the American military now guiding tankers through the waterway even in broad daylight. The operation marks a more visible and direct role for US forces in securing one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, reassuring shipping firms and oil markets amid ongoing regional security concerns.
Why now: The visible US military escort of oil tankers signals a major shift in Gulf maritime security at a time of heightened regional tension.
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- US helps double oil volume exiting the Gulf, with the military now guiding ships in broad daylight · Fortune
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