Iran says ports ready to aid ships in Hormuz amid US blockade
Tehran has announced that its ports are fully prepared to offer technical, supply, and medical support to vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with Washington continue over a US naval blockade imposed since April 13.
Iran declared on Thursday that its port facilities remain ready to provide maritime services, technical assistance, fuel supplies, and medical aid to commercial ships operating in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding regional waters, according to the official IRNA news agency.
Broadcast message to ship commanders
The announcement came through a formal message from Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization addressed to commanders of commercial vessels in the area. The notice stated that all ships navigating territorial waters—especially those in Iranian waters and near Iranian ports—can access supply services, fuel provisioning, health care, and maintenance materials when needed. The organization added that the advisory will be transmitted three times daily for three days via maritime communication networks and very high frequency (VHF) systems.
US naval blockade since April 13
The move follows a US-imposed naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil shipping, which has been in effect since April 13. Regional tensions have spiked sharply since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, prompting retaliatory actions from Tehran and subsequent disruptions in the strategic waterway. Türkiye has consistently called for dialogue and de-escalation, warning that any military confrontation in the Gulf would have severe consequences for global energy security and regional stability.
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