US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that oil tankers have begun moving through routes near the Strait of Hormuz following a reported agreement between the United States and Iran to end the conflict.
Posting on Truth Social, Trump stated that vessels carrying crude oil are exiting the region via a southern maritime route, which he described as “totally safe, secure, and pristine.” He added that additional shipping routes are also available for navigation.
He further suggested that maritime traffic is resuming after the reported diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran.
Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that Pakistan played a mediating role in facilitating negotiations between the two sides. He announced that both the United States and Iran have agreed to an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations across multiple conflict zones.
According to the announcement, the formal agreement is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, marking a potential major step toward de-escalation in the region.
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