The British shipping media stated that the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed, and the stranded vessels do not trust the so-called "freedom plan" proposed by the US to guide the ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
US Secretary of State Rubio confirmed on Tuesday (May 5th) that the "epic wrath" military operation jointly launched by the US and Israel against Iran has "been completed", and argued that the US military guiding ships to leave the Strait of Hormuz was a new mission. This nameless "Freedom Plan" diversion operation was initiated on the 4th.
Xinhua News Agency quoted a report from the British shipping media "Lloyd's List" on Tuesday, stating that insurance companies and the owners of the stranded vessels believe that the US statement does not match the actual security situation of the Strait of Hormuz. The "Freedom Plan" led by the US has not provided sufficient clarity or credibility to guarantee that the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened. The main concern of the shipowners is whether the US will intervene if Iran attacks the vessels.
The report states that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has not changed significantly. Commercial shipping remains suspended and no ships were tracked to pass through on the 5th.
Rubio emphasized at the White House press conference on the 5th that the "Freedom Plan" is defensive. He said: "We will only respond after being attacked. This is a defensive operation. If the ships in the strait are not fired upon, and we are not fired upon either, we will not open fire. But if we are fired upon, we will retaliate."
On the 5th, US War Secretary Hergeseth stated that the US military has established a protective "cathedral" over the Strait of Hormuz, and "hundreds" of ships from various countries are waiting to pass through the strait.
An official from the International Maritime Organization said on the 4th that they continue to urge ships to exercise the utmost caution in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The chief security officer of the Baltic International Shipping Association, Larsen, warned on the same day that given that Iran has issued threats to any ships attempting to pass through the strait without its military coordination, if the "Freedom Plan" continues, there is a risk of renewed hostilities.
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