The U.S. has limited military protection for tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz after increased attacks on ships travelling at night.

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The U.S. has limited military protection for tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz after increased attacks on ships travelling at night. Washington has been providing air-based defence for vessels using a route near Oman’s coast, but the protection window was reduced in early September to two daily time slots, according to maritime guidance. Source: FT