US Navy Escorts Maersk Vessel Out of Strait of Hormuz Amid Gulf Tensions

A US-flagged commercial vessel, Alliance Fairfax, has safely exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military escort, Maersk confirmed on Monday. The ship had been unable to leave the waterway since February 2026, when escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran disrupted one of the world’s key shipping corridors. After the US military offered support, Maersk and its partners developed a comprehensive security plan that allowed the Alliance Fairfax to transit without incident. All crew members are reported safe and unharmed. United States Central Command also announced that a second US-flagged merchant vessel successfully made the passage. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps immediately denied these accounts, calling them “outright lies.” The Strait of Hormuz remains vital for global energy supplies, handling a large share of seaborne oil trade. Any further disruptions could have immediate effects on international markets and energy security.

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