The US military has lifted its blockade on maritime traffic to and from Iran, with US Central Command announcing that American forces have ceased all blockade enforcement operations in accordance with US President Donald Trump’s directive following the signing of a memorandum of understanding ending the war between the two countries.
In a statement, CENTCOM says US forces are no longer impeding vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports on the Gulf or the Gulf of Oman, marking a key step in implementing the agreement. The agreement also commits Iran to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM adds that US naval forces will remain in the region to ensure that “all aspects of the agreement are adhered to, obeyed and in full force and effect.”
The United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran’s ports and coasts on April 13, days after a ceasefire was announced that paused its war with Iran, in response to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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