Tehran, June 16: The United States has lifted naval sanctions imposed on Iranian ports. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi stated, “From the beginning, we emphasized that the sanctions should be removed. This process has now begun, and the sanctions were lifted even before the official signing of the agreement.”
According to Italy’s news agency Adnkronos, the U.S. removed the naval sanctions, which had been in place for nearly two months, just before the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Switzerland.
On Monday evening, Iranian media reported that three oil tankers and two cargo ships had successfully navigated past the naval sanctions.
On the same day, U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the new agreement with Iran, calling it a significant step toward reducing tensions in the Middle East.
The two leaders met during the G-7 summit in Avignon, France, and noted that this agreement could bring stability to global energy markets, assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and help prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Macron remarked at the start of the meeting, “I believe the agreement reached yesterday is very important. It is a peace agreement with Iran.” He emphasized that it would primarily address the nuclear issue, which is crucial for global peace.
He described the agreement as a vital step for regional stability and suggested that it could also aid peace efforts in Lebanon.
Macron stated, “This will help bring peace to Lebanon. We are ready to support this agreement and fulfill our responsibilities in the international community’s efforts.”
Trump noted that the effects of the agreement are already visible, with commercial shipping traffic resuming through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transport routes.
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