U.S. lifts Strait of Hormuz blockade as U.S. and Iran sign deal to halt war
The U.S. Central Command has confirmed that the naval blockade over the Strait of Hormuz has officially been lifted as a result of the ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran. The U.S. declared the cessation of its naval blockade affecting maritime movement to and from Iranian ports and coastal territories, including the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with the blockade expected to be completely lifted within 30 days. According to senior U.S. officials, this measure is all part of the deal signed by President Donald Trump at the Palace of Versailles, where the U.S. and Iran agreed to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz and halt the war. In return for the blockade lift, Iran will now allow toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, ensuring safe passage for commercial ships without any charges […]
