Naval Blockade to Remain In Effect Until Official Agreement is Signed by Iran, U.S.

The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will remain in effect until Friday when the agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end hostilities will be signed by representatives from the two countries. Ships that are attempting to visit Iranian ports should comply with orders from the U.S. Navy, reads a Joint Maritime Information Center news release published Monday. “Masters are advised to take special caution not to endanger their crews during blockade enforcement actions by failing to abide by instructions specifically given to ensure their safety and security,” reads the JMIC advisory. Iran and the U.S. reached an agreement Saturday