Author: Michael

The Navy will keep its ships in the area around the Strait of Hormuz after lifting its blockade, U.S. Central Command said on Thursday, ending two months of a dual stoppage of the waterway.
“American forces are not impeding the transit of vessels to or from Iranian ports,” CENTCOM said in its announcement. “All U.S. military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased.” 
The move comes after President Donald Trump signed an initial agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.

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Speaking to NBC, a U.S. official confirmed that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire.

The news substantially increases the chances that Washington can agree to a lasting peace deal with Tehran over the next sixty days, as per the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the two countries.

Merkava Tank Israel. Image Credit: Creative Commons.

The news follows an escalation between the militant group and Israeli forces that threatened the peace process.

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