The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil transportation, remains open after a truce was reached between the US and Iran. This was discussed at a Pentagon briefing, UNN reports with reference to CNN.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Kane noted that, in his assessment, shipping has already resumed thanks to diplomatic agreements.
"I believe so, given the results of diplomatic negotiations," he said.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed that the agreements provide for the opening of the route for civilian shipping.
"What was agreed upon and what was stated is that the strait is open. Our military is observing, their military is also, but commercial shipping will continue," he noted.
According to the vessel tracking system, at least two vessels have already safely passed through the strait since the truce began, although hundreds of ships still remain in the region.
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