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FIVE Iranian ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz as the United States lifted its naval blockade after a peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Washington.
The Iranian local media reported that the vessels were identified as three oil tankers and two ships carrying essential goods.
The United States imposed a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz in April, preventing ships traveling to and from Iranian ports from transiting the waterway.
This was in response to Iran’s tightening of its grip on the waterway following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on the country, which started on Feb. 28 and continued for 40 days.
Iran, the United States and Pakistan announced early Monday the finalisation of the MoU on ending the war following weeks of negotiations.
The MoU would be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland.
After the announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the lifting of the anti-Iran naval blockade. (Xinhua/NAN)
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June 16, 2026
Tags: President Donald Trump