CENTCOM Says Hormuz Naval Blockade Ends As Gulf Energy Flows Reboot
Today, U.S. forces lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports…”
THU JUN 18, AT 1:20 PM
BY TYLER DURDEN
THURSDAY, JUN 18, 2026 – 01:20 PM
Summary:
- U.S. CENTCOM says U.S. Naval Blockade on Hormuz has been “Lifted”
- Kuwait Petroleum CEO says Energy Production to Ramp in a Week
- Iran Media says Southern Ports Traffic Begins Normalizing
- Hormuz Normalization Begins As Saudi Supertankers Exit And A Flood Of Persian Gulf Oil Heads For Asia
The roughly two-month U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has officially ended, according to U.S. Central Command on X. This marks a major de-escalation in the Gulf region, as early signs point to the beginning of normalization of energy flows through the critical waterway by tankers.
“Today, U.S. forces lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, in accordance with the President’s direction,” CENTCOM said.
CENTCOM continued, “American forces are not impeding the transit of vessels to or from Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. All U.S. military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased. Our great Naval Ships will remain in the general area to make sure that all aspects of the agreement are adhered to, obeyed and in full force and effect.”