US lifts naval blockade of Iran as peace deal kicks in (opens original article in a new tab)

The US ended its naval blockade of Iran as part of an interim peace deal, allowing shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz, though some US vessels remain in the area and the Strait remains under Iranian control.

• US lifts naval blockade of Iran as peace deal takes effect
• Shipping resumes in Strait of Hormuz with some US vessels remaining in the area
• Iranian ports see normalized shipping but Strait remains under Iranian control