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Oil tankers and other commercial vessels have started moving out of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, with US President Donald Trump confirming the development amid signs of improving maritime security in the region, 24NewsHD TV reported on Monday.
In a statement, Trump said that many ships loaded with oil had begun leaving the Strait of Hormuz and were using what he described as a safe alternative maritime corridor.
He said the vessels were traveling along a southern route that is “totally safe, secure, and pristine,” providing reassurance to global energy markets and the shipping industry.
The vessels included numerous oil tankers carrying crude oil and petroleum products.
Shipping activity through the region is being closely monitored because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important energy transit chokepoints, through which a significant share of global oil supplies passes.
According to available information, the ships are now using alternative navigation routes considered safer for commercial traffic.
In addition to the southern corridor, several other maritime trade routes remain available for international shipping operations.
The movement of vessels is being viewed as a positive sign for global trade and energy markets, which have faced uncertainty in recent months due to tensions affecting navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz.