U.S. Central Command Officially Lifts Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports
Following the signing of the Islamabad MOU, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on June 18, 2026, the immediate termination of the naval blockade on Iranian maritime traffic. American forces have ceased impeding vessels entering or leaving ports in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. While blockade enforcement has ended, CENTCOM confirmed that U.S. naval assets will remain in the region to monitor compliance and ensure regional stability.
Date: June 18, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: Times of Israel