Dossier
alternative corridor
Coverage of alternative corridor in the Nexus archive.
- How ships are risking ‘safe’ passage through the Strait of Hormuz
A plan to divert ships through an alternative corridor off Oman's coast to avoid mine threats in the Strait of Hormuz faces scrutiny after two recent ship attacks. Iran and Oman agreed to discuss the strait's management, but the incidents highlight the challenges of securing navigation in the waterway, which remains central to tensions between Tehran and Washington.