US blockade of Iranian ports still in place ‘pending execution’ of Strait of Hormuz ceasefire deal

The U.S. blockade of vessels going to or coming from Iranian ports is still in place “pending execution” of a ceasefire deal between Washington and Tehran set to be signed Friday, according to a U.S. military advisory to merchant ships.

“A military blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect restricting all traffic inbound and outbound from these ports,” the Monday notice states, as reported by Reuters. “Do not attempt to cross until explicit direction is given.”

The advisory also told ship captains to consider “the health and safety of their crews,” warning them that failure to comply with directions “may result in rapid escalation to disabling or destructive fire.”

The U.S. on Sunday announced it had reached a preliminary agreement with Iran that it said would open the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump declaring........

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