The US military has warned commercial vessels still stranded in the Strait of Hormuz not to attempt crossing without authorization and before the US-Iran agreement takes effect on the 19th, according to journalist Asaf Yehezkeli (N12). The warning comes as the deal's Jan. 19 implementation date approaches.
The US military has issued a directive to commercial vessels still stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, warning them not to attempt transit without prior clearance and not before the US-Iran agreement takes effect on Jan. 19, journalist Asaf Yehezkeli (N12) reported Monday. The warning underlines that the naval blockade remains in force until the deal is formally implemented.
President Donald Trump stated last Thursday that the naval blockade will remain in effect until the final agreement is signed, as The Zioneer reported at the time. Earlier reports indicated a clause in the emerging memorandum of understanding commits both sides to reopen the strait with "safe and unlimited passage" within 30 days, though Iranian lawmakers have expressed concerns over the wording. The current warning suggests US forces are enforcing a strict timeline: no transit before the 19th, even for ships that have been waiting.
It remains unclear how many vessels are currently stranded in or near the strait, or how the warning will be enforced. The US military's directive comes as the Jan. 19 implementation date — the earliest milestone in the deal — approaches.
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