Oil, gas tankers cross Hormuz via Oman-side route after U-turns

Oil and gas tankers are navigating the Strait of Hormuz via an Oman-side route after performing unexplained U-turns, with some vessels switching to an Iranian route. Western navies report ongoing substantial threats, noting the strait is mined, while Iran asserts vessels should only transit through its designated route. Tanker companies face challenges due to Iranian military harassment and the risk of transiting the contested waterway.