Oman has announced the creation of a temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage for vessels amid heightened security concerns in the region.

The initiative, coordinated with the International Maritime Organization, aims to safeguard one of the world’s most critical shipping routes, where approximately 20% of global oil trade transits. The corridor will remain toll-free, reflecting recent diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran.

The Strait of Hormuz is strategically vital, linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, and serves as a key passage for oil tankers. The establishment of this corridor comes as tensions in the region escalate, prompting Oman to take proactive measures to enhance maritime security.

In related developments, the Israeli police discovered a 25-meter deep tunnel in East Jerusalem, believed to be intended for terrorist activities. This tunnel, dug from the West Bank towards Israeli territory, led to the arrest of two Palestinian suspects. Concurrently, the Israeli military reported the destruction of four rocket launchers in the Gaza Strip during airstrikes, targeting infrastructure built by terrorist groups during a recent ceasefire.