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The U.S. military will participate in restoring commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz!

On May 3rd, local time, U.S. President Trump posted on his social media "Real Social" that the U.S. will launch an operation in the Middle East on the morning of May 4th to guide ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz out of the area. Trump stated that if any obstruction or interference occurs at any stage of this operation, the U.S. will have to respond with force. Trump also said that U.S. representatives are currently engaged in productive talks with Iran, which are expected to bring extremely positive results for all parties.

The U.S. Central Command issued a statement saying that U.S. Central Command forces will begin supporting the "Freedom Plan" on May 4th, aimed at restoring the freedom of commercial shipping to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement said that this mission, personally directed by President Trump, will support commercial ships seeking free passage through this important international trade corridor. U.S. Central Command Commander Brad Cooper stated, "While we maintain the maritime blockade, our support for this defensive mission is crucial for regional security and the global economy." However, the UK Maritime Trade Organization issued a statement on the 4th saying that a tanker was attacked by an unknown missile north of Fujeirah, UAE, about 78 nautical miles (approximately 144 km) away, with all crew members safe and no reports of environmental impact received.

German Foreign Minister Baerbock on the 3rd stated that Iran should immediately open the Strait of Hormuz. Baerbock posted on social media that Germany and the U.S. share a common goal on this issue, as requested by U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: Iran must fully and verifiably abandon nuclear weapons and immediately open the Strait of Hormuz. On May 3rd, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagheri said that the U.S. had responded to Iran’s "14-point proposal" through Pakistan, and Iran is currently reviewing it. The current negotiations do not involve nuclear issues. Bagheri pointed out that Iran proposed reaching an understanding to end the war within 30 days and agree on its implementation, focusing on ending conflicts on all fronts, including Lebanon. Bagheri said, "Currently, the U.S. and Iran are not engaged in nuclear negotiations," and Iran’s plan to end the war does not involve nuclear issues. He also said that reports claiming Iran promised to conduct mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz are purely media fabrication, and Iran does not accept negotiations under ultimatums or imposed deadlines. On the same day, Gulf country media reported that Iran had "abandoned" some of its previously set conditions and agreed to include nuclear issues in negotiations with the U.S. According to Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya TV, citing sources, Iran proposed to limit uranium enrichment to 3.5% and gradually reduce its existing enriched uranium stockpile. Iran’s proposal also includes gradually reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting the maritime blockade on Iran. Recently, Iran submitted a new proposal containing the 14-point plan through Pakistan as a mediator, mainly including ensuring no further military aggression, paying compensation, and establishing a new management mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump on the 2nd said he would soon evaluate Iran’s new plan but "cannot imagine" that it "would be acceptable." According to Al Jazeera’s report on the afternoon of May 3rd local time, Iran’s latest negotiation proposal includes three phases.

The first phase includes "turning a ceasefire into a comprehensive ceasefire within 30 days," "establishing principles for a mechanism to guarantee that hostilities will not reopen," "achieving ceasefire across the region with both sides promising not to break it, including Iran’s regional allies and Israel," "gradually lifting the blockade on Iranian ports in a manner consistent with the gradual opening of the Strait of Hormuz," "Iran responsible for clearing mines," "revising previous Iranian proposals on compensation and related issues," and "U.S. forces withdrawing from surrounding waters and halting new troop deployments."

The second phase involves "discussions on a comprehensive uranium enrichment freeze within a maximum of 15 years," and "after the deadline, Iran will resume uranium enrichment according to a zero-stockpile principle." The plan opposes dismantling or destroying Iran’s nuclear facilities, but for existing high-enriched uranium stockpiles, it proposes transferring them abroad or diluting the uranium enrichment ratio. The plan also involves gradually lifting economic sanctions on Iran.

In the third phase, Iran will hold strategic talks with regional countries to discuss building a regional security framework. Additionally, on May 3rd, Iran’s oil tanker tracking website "Oil Tanker Tracker" reported that 25 oil tankers carrying crude oil left Iran in April, with some already arriving at their destinations.

It is understood that among them, 7 tankers in the Arabian Sea were returned to Iran due to U.S. blockade, 2 were seized by the U.S. in the Indian Ocean, and 1 sailed to the Far East. Of the remaining 15 tankers, most arrived at their destinations in the first half of April. The Chairman of Iran’s Civil Affairs Committee of Parliament on the 3rd said that according to the parliament’s plan for managing the Strait of Hormuz, all traffic through the Strait must be authorized by Iran, and any goods belonging to Israel are not allowed to pass under any circumstances. Countries hostile to Iran that are engaged in conflict must not pass through the Strait of Hormuz before compensating for damages.