Pakistan, Sept. 12 -- The United States (US) has limited the hours of air defence support for oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes after Iranian attacks targeted vessels during nighttime hours. Tankers have reportedly been instructed to travel through the waterway during specific periods. The measures aim to provide more effective protection while reducing exposure to potential attacks.

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According to the Financial Times, US authorities previously provided overnight air defence coverage for vessels. The protection focused on ships travelling through the southern section of the strategic waterway. However, the US maritime communications centre introduced...