U.S. carrier jets fly near-daily missions to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. pilots fly near-daily missions to intercept Iranian missiles and drones aimed at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military says it has helped more than 3,000 commercial vessels transit the strait over six months; the Journal reports Persian Gulf oil exports had surpassed prewar levels by late October 2026.