Trump lifts naval blockade on Iran, US Central Command says

The United States has fully lifted its naval blockade on Iran’s ports and coastline following an order from President Donald Trump, according to US Central Command.

“Today, US forces lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, in accordance with the President's direction. American forces are not impeding the transit of vessels to or from Iranian ports. All US military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased.

“Our great Naval Ships will remain in the general area to make sure that all aspects of the agreement are adhered to, obeyed and in full force and effect,” reads the statement.