The U.S. Central Command announced that the military will begin supporting "Operation Freedom" on May 4, deploying 15,000 troops, guided-missile destroyers, and over 100 aircraft to support merchant ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This mission, ordered by Trump, aims to restore freedom of navigation for commercial vessels seeking free passage through this vital international trade route. According to CCTV International News, on May 2, local time, Ali Nikozadeh, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Islamic Parliament, emphasized in an interview along the Strait of Hormuz that "the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war state, and Iran will absolutely not back down a single step from the Strait of Hormuz." Stephen Innes, Managing Partner of SPI Asset Management, stated in his explanation of the shipping plan: "This could potentially shift the situation from confrontation to controlled stability. Of course, this is not without risk, as the threat from (Iran) remains, and there is still uncertainty surrounding Trump's plans, especially whether the U.S. will ultimately provide naval cover." (Jin Shi)