U.S. Naval Blockade of Iran to Stay in Place Until Friday Agreement
The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports that began April 13 will remain until a memorandum of understanding is signed on Friday. President Trump stated the Strait of Hormuz is partially open and will be fully open by Friday. Iranian officials said the blockade would be lifted immediately under the preliminary deal.
The War ZoneThe U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports that began April 13 will remain in effect until a memorandum of understanding is signed on Friday, a source familiar with operations told The War Zone on Monday morning. The source said the blockade is expected to stay in place until the signing.
The official did not specify whether U.S. forces would fire on vessels attempting to run the blockade or continue redirecting ships.
Enforcement Actions As of June 12, U.S.
Central Command said it had disabled nine vessels attempting to run the blockade and redirected 139 others since April 13. U.S. Central Command posted on X that forces continue to strictly enforce the blockade against Iran.
Trump said on Truth Social and at a press conference in France that the Strait of Hormuz is already partially open and will be completely open by Friday. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated early Monday that the naval blockade would be lifted immediately and completely under the agreements reached.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Iran will collect fees for navigation services, environmental protection, and other maritime services through the Strait of Hormuz.
Background on the Deal The preliminary agreement reached Sunday would extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire for 60 days and set up a framework for future negotiations about Iran’s nuclear program. Vice President JD Vance told CNBC that many details remain to be worked out in the coming talks.
