Iran Offers Maritime Support to Vessels in Strait of Hormuz Amid US Suspension of Naval Operation

Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization has announced that the country’s ports are fully prepared to provide technical, medical, and navigational assistance to commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The statement comes amid shifting diplomatic and military developments in the region.

The announcement follows a declaration by United States President Donald Trump regarding the temporary suspension of Operation Freedom Project, a US-led initiative overseeing ship passage through the strategic waterway. Trump stated that the pause is intended to create space for potential negotiations with Iranian officials.

According to a Pakistani official cited by international news agencies, Washington and Tehran are nearing the finalization of a one-page memorandum aimed at ending recent hostilities. The proposed agreement is expected to address maritime security and de-escalate tensions that have previously disrupted commercial shipping routes in the Persian Gulf.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical artery for global energy trade, with a significant portion of the world’s seaborne oil exports passing through the narrow channel. Iranian authorities emphasized that their ports stand ready to assist all commercial traffic, underscoring a commitment to maintaining safe and uninterrupted maritime operations.

Officials from both sides have not yet released a timeline for the resumption of the suspended naval operation or the formal signing of the proposed memorandum. Further details regarding the scope of the maritime support and the terms of the diplomatic agreement are expected to emerge as negotiations progress.