Iran Says 11 Ships Transit Restricted Maritime Zones Following US-Iran MoU

Iranian state media reported that 11 Iranian vessels have moved through territorial and international waters following the finalisation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Washington.

Press TV, citing an informed source, said eight vessels moved from Iran’s territorial waters into international waters, while three others entered Iranian waters.

The report linked the movements to the MoU finalised between the two sides on Sunday.

According to the same reporting, the MoU includes provisions for the United States to end a naval blockade, while Iran would allow toll-free passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz for at least 60 days.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) secretariat, in a statement carried by state media, said the text of the MoU was finalised on the evening of June 15.

It said the agreement covers an end to “war and military operations on all fronts,” including Lebanon, and the end of a US naval blockade against Iran.

The statement added that the MoU is expected to be officially signed on Friday, June 19, after what it described as intensive negotiations.

The SNSC also said the agreement followed talks mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, according to the report.

The United States has not independently confirmed the terms of the agreement in the material provided.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important shipping routes for oil and cargo traffic, and any change in access or security conditions is closely watched by shipping companies, insurers, and energy markets.

Earlier reports cited by Iranian media said the US imposed a naval blockade in April, though this has not been independently verified in the information provided.

The situation remains unconfirmed by international authorities, and the operational impact on shipping routes in the Gulf is still unclear.

References: tbsnews, globalsecurity