LONDON, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) on Saturday raised the maritime security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz from moderate to substantial.

This file photo taken on Feb. 19, 2025 shows the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo: Xinhua)

The advisory was issued by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). JMIC is a multinational naval advisory body, and UKMTO serves as one of its core information-sharing partners.