11 Iranian ships pass through US naval blockade after MoU, state media says
As previously reported, the MoU includes provisions calling for the United States to end its blockade, while Iran would allow toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz for at least 60 days.
Oil supertanker Grace 1 on suspicion of being carrying Iranian crude oil to Syria is seen near Gibraltar, Spain July 4, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer
Eleven Iranian ships have sailed through a US naval blockade since Tehran and Washington finalised the text of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Sunday, according to Iran's state-run Press TV.
Citing an informed source, the report said eight of the vessels moved from Iran's territorial waters into international waters, while three others entered Iranian waters.
As previously reported, the MoU includes provisions calling for the United States to end its blockade, while Iran would allow toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz for at least 60 days.
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