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The Financial Times reported on Saturday that the United States has requested oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz to sail only during specific time windows to guarantee military protection, following an escalation in Iranian attacks on ships traveling at night.
​Since May, Washington has provided aerial protection for vessels wishing to navigate along a route hugging the Omani coast on the southern side of the strait.
​Citing emails sent by the US Maritime Coordination Center to maritime advisers, the newspaper stated that the time periods during which ships are protected have been reduced to two specific daily windows since the beginning of September.
​The Financial Times also reported on Friday that Gulf foreign ministers intend to meet with their Iranian counterpart as part of an effort led by Oman and Iran to secure approval for a temporary agreement to manage maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
​The newspaper quoted two informed sources stating that the meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday in the Omani coastal city of Salalah.
​Source: Rum News Agency