It is alleged by Iran that the missile attacks carried out by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have made US warships withdraw to the Arabian Sea. However, it is worth noting that while the attack did not involve any Navy warships, a number of service members sustained injuries. On the other hand, despite the US naval blockade that aims at ensuring that Iran does not export its oil, regional oil flow through the strategically important region has increased to 7-13 million barrels per day. It is also reported that the diplomatic efforts to open up the strait have been put on hold.