Iran announced on Thursday that its ports are fully prepared to provide assistance and support services to commercial vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby regional waters amid escalating maritime tensions involving the United States.
According to the state-run news agency IRNA, the advisory was issued by Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization to captains and operators of commercial ships navigating the region. The statement emphasized that vessels passing through Iranian territorial waters or docking at Iranian ports can access a range of services when required.
These services include fuel supply, technical maintenance, medical and healthcare assistance, maritime support, and the provision of essential operational materials for ships transiting the strategic waterway.
Iranian authorities also confirmed that the maritime advisory would be transmitted through regional communication channels and VHF maritime systems three times a day over a three-day period to ensure all commercial vessels receive the message.
The development comes as tensions remain high in the region following Washington’s enforcement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime activities in the Strait of Hormuz since April 13. The waterway is considered one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes and plays a central role in global energy shipments.
Regional instability intensified after joint military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran on Feb. 28, prompting retaliatory measures from Tehran and causing disruptions to shipping activity in Hormuz.
Although a ceasefire brokered through Pakistan took effect on April 8, negotiations held in Islamabad failed to secure a permanent resolution. The truce was later extended by Donald Trump without specifying a final deadline.
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