United States Lifts Maritime Blockade on Iranian Ports
Edited By: Sekou Kagné
The United States military announced on Thursday that it has lifted the maritime blockade imposed on Iranian ports, ending more than two months of restrictions that had prevented vessels from entering or leaving the Islamic Republic’s ports.
In a statement published on X, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas would once again be allowed to operate freely.
“U.S. forces today lifted the restrictions on all maritime traffic entering and departing Iranian ports and coastal regions,” CENTCOM said in its statement.
The command added that American naval assets would remain deployed in the region to ensure compliance with the terms of the recently reached agreement between Washington and Tehran.
The move comes in the wake of the ceasefire and de-escalation agreement concluded between the United States and Iran after months of military tensions that disrupted maritime security in the Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz.
According to U.S. officials, the decision is intended to facilitate the restoration of commercial and energy shipping flows while maintaining a military presence capable of monitoring and enforcing the commitments made under the agreement.
The lifting of the blockade is expected to allow a gradual resumption of activity at Iranian ports and contribute to the stabilization of maritime trade through one of the world’s most strategically important shipping corridors.
