On May 7 local time, the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization issued a formal notice to captains of merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters, announcing that Iranian ports are fully prepared to provide general maritime services, technical support, and sanitation and medical services to vessels. The Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization emphasized that this move is part of Iran's fulfillment of its sovereign responsibilities in the areas of maritime security and port and maritime services, demonstrating the determination of Iranian ports to fully support the safe and sustainable navigation of merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz.