US stealth corridor through Strait of Hormuz for oil
By The BriefBrief
The US military has established a covert shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to move oil, sources told Axios. 15 to 20 tankers transited via a southern channel along Oman over several weeks, carrying about 10 million barrels per day. US President Donald Trump said the strait is open and that many boats are coming through.
WHO:US military; Axios sources; Donald Trump
WHAT:A covert US shipping corridor is facilitating tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz for oil transport.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Strait of Hormuz (southern channel along the coast of Oman)
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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