### [2026-06-18](/feed/2026/06/18/index.md)

##### 2026 Iran war
# Sharif reaffirms that the MOU to end the war will take effect immediately and that Iran will "instantly" reopen the Strait of Hormuz and that the American blockade on ports will end "immediately". 




### Sources:

1. [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-us-deal-strait-of-hormuz/#post-update-f1f9e6c1)
2. [TRT World](https://www.trtworld.com/article/99a2b8c35911)

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1. [According to data from Kpler, three oil supertankers from Saudi Arabia carrying 6 million barrels of crude oil were seen transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. ](/feed/2026/06/18/according-to-data-from-kpler-three-oil-supertankers-from-saudi-arabia-carrying-6-million-barrels-of-crude-oil-were-seen.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Strait of Hormuz_
2. [Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says that a ceasefire deal with the U.S. to extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and launch negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program has "never been closer". ](/feed/2026/06/12/iranian-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi-says-that-a-ceasefire-deal-with-the-us-to-extend-the-ceasefire-reopen-the-str.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Strait of Hormuz_
3. [The United States Central Command says that American forces have intercepted multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. They also reaffirm that the "international trade corridor remains open for transit". ](/feed/2026/06/12/the-united-states-central-command-says-that-american-forces-have-intercepted-multiple-iranian-drones-targeting-commercia.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Strait of Hormuz_
4. [The headquarters of the Iranian military declares that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all traffic, including oil tankers and commercial ships, due to renewed tensions in the region and U.S. strikes against Iran. ](/feed/2026/06/11/the-headquarters-of-the-iranian-military-declares-that-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-closed-to-all-traffic-including-oil-tank.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Strait of Hormuz_
5. [The Fars News Agency reports that Iran has allowed vessels from China to cross the Strait of Hormuz. ](/feed/2026/05/14/the-fars-news-agency-reports-that-iran-has-allowed-vessels-from-china-to-cross-the-strait-of-hormuz.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Strait of Hormuz_
6. [Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines says that three of their vessels that crossed the Strait of Hormuz last month did not pay transit fees. ](/feed/2026/05/8/japanese-shipping-company-mitsui-osk-lines-says-that-three-of-their-vessels-that-crossed-the-strait-of-hormuz-last-mo.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Strait of Hormuz_
7. [United States president Donald Trump announces that the U.S. Navy will start guiding neutral ships through the Strait of Hormuz tomorrow. ](/feed/2026/05/3/united-states-president-donald-trump-announces-that-the-us-navy-will-start-guiding-neutral-ships-through-the-strait-of.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Strait of Hormuz_
8. [The foreign ministers of the G7 nations reach an agreement to protect passage through the Strait of Hormuz if the war ends. ](/feed/2026/03/27/the-foreign-ministers-of-the-g7-nations-reach-an-agreement-to-protect-passage-through-the-strait-of-hormuz-if-the-war-en.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Strait of Hormuz_
9. [Iran's representative in Geneva Ali Bahreini بحرینی (دیپلمات) says that Iran will facilitate and expedite humanitarian aid to cross the Strait of Hormuz. ](/feed/2026/03/27/iran-s-representative-in-geneva-ali-bahreini-bhryny-dyplmt-says-that-iran-will-facilitate-and-expedite-humanitarian-ai.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Strait of Hormuz_
10. [United States intelligence sources report that Iran has started to deploy underwater mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The Central Command says that American forces have sunk several Iranian ships, including 16 minelaying vessels. ](/feed/2026/03/10/united-states-intelligence-sources-report-that-iran-has-started-to-deploy-underwater-mines-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-the.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Strait of Hormuz_