A crucial shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, near Oman's coast, is being expanded for both directions of traffic, according to a US Navy-affiliated maritime body. This move signals a strong US stance against Iran's attempts to control passage and impose transit fees on this vital global waterway, a demand rejected by the US and Gulf Arab nations.

A crucial shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, near Oman's coast, is being expanded for both directions of traffic, according to a US Navy-affiliated maritime body. This…

Strait of Hormuz traffic slows after vessel strike as Iran and Oman hold talks on future management, fees and US opposition to new transit charges.