Maritime Traffic in the Southern Seas: Has the U.S. Naval Blockade Really Come to an End?

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

SAEDNEWS: The first Iranian vessels are now passing through the previously blockaded area following the United States' decision to lift its naval blockade. After accepting Iran's conditions for a ceasefire agreement, President Trump announced the removal of the naval blockade order.

Maritime Traffic in the Southern Seas: Has the U.S. Naval Blockade Really Come to an End?

According to the political desk of Saed News, information received by Fars indicates that several Iranian vessels successfully passed through the blockade line a few minutes ago without encountering any problems.

Yesterday, following Iran’s acceptance of the conditions for a ceasefire agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly ordered the lifting of the naval blockade.

According to ship navigation data, an Iranian VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) tanker is currently traveling from international waters toward Iranian ports and has already passed through the blockade zone. In addition, a vessel carrying livestock feed has also crossed the blockade area and is heading toward Iran.

Another tanker loaded with Iranian oil has reportedly passed through the Sea of Oman and the blockade line and is now proceeding toward its export destination.

It is worth noting that the U.S. naval blockade of Iran refers to restrictions imposed by the U.S. Navy on the movement of ships and the delivery of goods to Iran through Iranian ports. The blockade reportedly began in April 2026 after the failure of the Islamabad negotiations aimed at ending the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

According to the report, the U.S. military initiated the blockade on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Tehran time. The restrictions were applied only to vessels traveling to Iran or departing from Iranian ports.