US military on alert to enforce Iran ceasefire, Centcom says

The U.S. military is on high alert to enforce the ceasefire agreement with Iran, according to a statement from the U.S. Central Command (Centcom). The announcement follows Iran's decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global hydrocarbons, in retaliation for Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

Centcom affirmed that U.S. forces are present and watchful, ensuring all terms of the agreement with Iran are respected and implemented. Despite Iran's actions, Centcom reported that 55 commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz without incident on Saturday, indicating the waterway remains open.

Iran had previously closed the strait at the outset of the conflict, which is now a key component of the interim agreement signed between the U.S. and Iran earlier in the week. The agreement aims to end hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon, a condition insisted upon by Tehran.

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The American forces remain present and vigilant to ensure that all terms of the agreement with Iran are respected, implemented, and in effect.