Kennedy, Blumenthal back U.S.-Oman cooperation in the Strait of Hormuz

Kennedy, Blumenthal back U.S.-Oman cooperation in the Strait of Hormuz

Lawmakers and Middle East analysts are expressing support for Washington’s reported agreement to help Oman strengthen its maritime intelligence and monitoring of transit through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the move could help secure free access to the critical waterway and deter Iranian influence. Intelligence Online reported that Oman requested U.S. assistance to strengthen its maritime intelligence and provide surveillance on the Strait of Ho…