US blockade in Strait of Hormuz expected to lifted Friday when agreement is signed (opens original article in a new tab)

The US military is set to lift the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday after an agreement with Iran is signed, according to a US official. President Trump had previously announced the removal of the naval blockade of Iran's ports following an agreement.

• US military received directive to lift blockade in Strait of Hormuz on Friday
• Agreement with Iran is required to be signed for blockade to be lifted
• Trump announced removal of US Naval blockade of Iran's ports following agreement