By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Pakistan has deployed naval warships to escort its commercial and energy vessels through the strategic Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate amid the ongoing conflict involving United States and Iran.
According to the Pakistan Navy, the deployment is aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted flow of the country’s energy supplies and safeguarding merchant ships transporting critical resources through the vital maritime corridor. 
The navy confirmed that its warships are currently operating in the strategic waterway, escorting Pakistan-bound commercial vessels amid rising security concerns in the region. The move is intended to prevent potential disruptions to shipping routes that are crucial for global oil and gas transport.
Pakistan has become the first country to deploy naval assets specifically to escort its own commercial and energy vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since hostilities intensified between Washington and Tehran.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, with a significant portion of global oil shipments passing through the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
The latest development underscores growing global concerns over the safety of international shipping routes as geopolitical tensions continue to threaten stability in the region.
