M-East war: US lifts Iranian ports’ blockade as deal comes into force

lWhy I okayed deal despite having different view — Iran’s supreme leader
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report
United States yesterday said it has lifted its blockade on Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz, after both countries signed the initial peace deal aimed ending the over 40 days war. 
Following the signing, Vice President JD Vance said 12.5 million barrels of oil had passed through the strait the previous night, noting that Iranian forces had not fired on any ships.
“Today, U.S forces lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, in accordance with the President’s direction,” U.S Central Command, Centcom, said in a sta...