U.S. forces have lifted their naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, allowing vessels to move freely to and from Iran, U.S. Central Command said, acting on the president’s direction.
The command said American forces are no longer impeding the transit of ships to or from Iranian ports and that all military blockade enforcement has stopped.
All U.S. military blockade enforcement has stopped, but Navy ships will remain in the area to make sure every part of the agreement is followed. — U.S. Central Command
U.S. naval ships will remain in the area to make sure every part of the agreement is followed, according to the statement.
The move follows a memorandum of understanding that President Donald Trump signed with Iran on Wednesday.
Under a 14-point framework, Iran and the United States agreed to end their 2026 war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the U.S. naval blockade.
The framework gives both sides 60 days to negotiate a final deal.
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