One day after also signed by Donald Trump the memorandum of understanding with Iran and after American Vice President Vance said that started the 60-day period of application, CENTCOM says Iran's naval blockade is ending.
However, it notes that its forces remain in the region to supervise the implementation of the agreement.
Today, U.S. forces lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic targeting and exiting Iranian ports and Coastal areas, in accordance with the President's direction. American forces are not impeding the transit of vesses to or from Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of... — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 18, 2026
In its post the US Central Administration notes that "Today, the US forces lifted the blockade of all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas, as instructed by the President.
“ American forces do not prevent ships from crossing ships to or from Iranian ports in the Arab Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. All US military actions to enforce the blockade have ceased.
“ Our important warships will remain in the wider area to ensure that all aspects of the agreement are respected, implemented and fully valid“ It’s just that I’ve been thinking. ”