U.S. Ends Blockade on Iran Following Ceasefire Agreement
The United States lifted its blockade against Iran on Thursday, allowing oil tankers to resume unrestricted transit through the Strait of Hormuz, in a development that followed the implementation of the ceasefire and reflected Tehran’s success in safeguarding its strategic and national interests.
The United States on Thursday ended its blockade against Iran, allowing oil tankers to resume unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz after months of disruption, as the ceasefire and memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington entered into force.
Meanwhile, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said he may postpone a planned trip to Switzerland, where a formal signing ceremony for the agreement is scheduled to take place on Friday. The visit had been expected to pave the way for the next stage of talks between the two sides.