The United States lifts its blockade on Iran and allows shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to resume, after a tentative initial peace agreement takes effect. PBS reports that oil tankers begin moving freely through the strategic waterway after months in which traffic had been nearly at a standstill. Other coverage describes the change as the lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports around the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of the initial Washington–Tehran understanding intended to end more than 40 days of hostilities.
The White House frames the move as enabling vessels to pass through the area. PBS also reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei endorses the deal and backs direct talks with American officials. He characterizes the bargaining as driven by “desperation” on the part of President Trump, according to PBS.
The announcements focus on shipping access and the near-term political step toward negotiations, rather than detailing the full terms of the agreement.
