A significant shift in the military-political situation has occurred in the Persian Gulf region. The US Armed Forces have officially ceased the naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas. The decision to demilitarize shipping routes was made in accordance with a direct order from US President Donald Trump.
Official Confirmation
Information regarding the lifting of restrictions was confirmed by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on its official X social media page. According to the department's statement, US military forces are no longer obstructing the transit of civilian and cargo vessels. From this moment on, ships can freely enter and exit Iranian ports through the Arabian and Oman Gulfs without the risk of encountering US warships.
Status of Military Presence
Despite the cancellation of the blockade, the presence of the US Navy in the region remains. Powerful US warships remain in the waters of the Persian Gulf. However, their tasks have undergone significant changes: instead of blocking shipping, they are now focused on monitoring the situation. The main goal of the remaining forces is to ensure compliance with all aspects of the agreement reached and to guarantee its full effect.
Political Context
The decision to suspend all military measures aimed at enforcing the blockade was initiated personally by the head of the White House. Donald Trump, while in the Oval Office, sanctioned this step, which effectively opens Iranian ports to international trade and shipping, ending the isolation regime that was previously in effect.