INTERNATIONAL — June 19, 2026
US Ends Naval Blockade of Iran After Preliminary Agreement
CENTCOM announced the suspension of enforcement measures while maintaining a monitoring presence in the region. President Trump noted positive market reactions and called for a complete ceasefire including between Israel and Hezbollah.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Amu TV — 2 min read
The United States has ended its naval blockade of Iran. CENTCOM announced that US forces have ended the naval blockade of all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports and coasts. The action was taken per a presidential order issued by President Donald Trump.
According to the announcement, American naval vessels will remain in international waters. Their role is to enforce compliance with the agreement that has been reached. All enforcement measures related to the blockade have been suspended.
This step follows a preliminary agreement with Iran. The agreement was reached as part of efforts to reduce tensions between the two countries. It also seeks to advance broader negotiations on regional issues.
President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account regarding the matter. He urged all parties to support the successful US-Iran negotiations. Trump pointed to significant drops in oil prices and rises in stocks as positive signs.
Trump also called for a full ceasefire across multiple fronts. These fronts include Lebanon as well as the conflict involving Hezbollah and Israel. He described the deal as a step toward regional peace.
Read the original reporting at Khaama Press →
Reliability assessment
Two independent sources corroborate the core event of the US ending the blockade, both citing the same on-record CENTCOM statement on X and Trump's Truth Social post with consistent details on timing and purpose.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Khaama Press: "significant diplomatic breakthrough", "widely viewed as", "important step toward a more comprehensive settlement" — these phrases introduce positive opinion language and framing that presents the agreement's success as broadly accepted fact rather than neutral reporting.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- US has ended its naval blockade of Iran following a directive from President Trump as part of a US-Iran agreement
- CENTCOM announced the end of blockade enforcement measures on X while keeping forces in the region to monitor compliance
- Trump stated on Truth Social that the US is committed to peace, markets responded positively with lower oil prices and higher stocks, and called for broader ceasefires including Israel-Hezbollah
Where reports differ
- Khaama Press reports the agreement was brokered with support from Pakistan and Qatar and mentions implications for the Strait of Hormuz; Amu TV does not include these details
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Amu TV
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