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US and Iran Sign War-Ending Memo; US Lifts Blockade on Iranian Ports

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The US military announced the lifting of its naval blockade on Iranian ports after the US and Iran signed a memorandum to end the Middle East war.
  • The blockade had prevented ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports for over two months.
  • At least 12 ships were allowed to pass, and Saudi Arabian oil tankers and a French LNG vessel were among the first to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States military has lifted its naval blockade on Iranian ports, a move that follows the signing of a memorandum between the US and Iran aimed at ending the Middle East war. This decision comes after more than two months of preventing vessels from accessing Iranian ports.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the blockade's end via a post on social platform X, stating, "Today, the U.S. military lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas." The statement added that U.S. warships would remain in the vicinity to ensure compliance with the agreement. U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated that at least 12 ships have been permitted to pass.

Today, the U.S. military lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas.

— U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)Announcing the end of the naval blockade on Iranian ports.

The blockade was initially imposed by the U.S. military after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz during the early stages of the conflict. Maritime tracking agencies reported that three Saudi Arabian oil tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz and departed the Persian Gulf on Thursday. Additionally, the French vessel Mraikh, carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG), became the first such French ship to transit the waterway since the conflict began.

will continue to remain in the vicinity to ensure that all aspects of the agreement are being adhered to.

— U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)Stating the continued presence of U.S. warships to monitor the agreement.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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