According to Svmuu, the U.S. Central Command stated that the military will begin supporting "Operation Freedom" on May 4 to restore freedom of navigation for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. This mission, ordered by President Trump, aims to provide support for merchant ships seeking free passage through this vital international trade route.
Per CCTV International News, on May 2 local time, Ali Nikzad, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Islamic Consultative Assembly, said in an interview along the coast of the Strait of Hormuz: "The Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war state, and Iran will never take a step back from the Strait of Hormuz."
Stephen Innes, Managing Partner at SPI Asset Management, commented on the shipping plan in a note: "This could shift the situation from confrontation to controlled stability. Of course, it is not without risks, as threats from (Iran) persist and uncertainties remain over Trump's plan, particularly regarding whether the U.S. will ultimately provide naval cover." (Jinshi)