The United States has announced the lifting of its blockade on Iranian ports around the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of an initial peace agreement between Washington and Iran aimed at ending more than 40 days of hostilities.
Following the agreement, US Vice President JD Vance disclosed that about 12.5 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz overnight without interference from Iranian forces.
In a statement, the United States Central Command confirmed that restrictions on maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas had been removed in line with directives from President Donald Trump.
“Today, U.S. forces lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, in accordance with the President’s direction,” the statement read.
Centcom, however, noted that US naval forces would continue to maintain a presence in the region to monitor compliance with the agreement and ensure that its terms remain fully effective.
President Trump, who reportedly signed the agreement in France during the G7 Summit, said the deal involved major political and economic concessions intended to secure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and avert a potential global economic crisis.
According to the memorandum of understanding signed by both sides, negotiations toward a comprehensive final agreement are expected to be concluded within 60 days, with the option of extension through mutual consent.
The agreement also provides for an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon, while both countries pledged
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