Iran opens Hormuz Strait for shipping, Revolutionary Guard says : NPR
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Key Points:
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced it will provide safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, ending its blockade that began after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.
- The Guard thanked ship captains and owners for cooperating with Iranian regulations and indicated new procedures will ensure sustainable maritime security, though details were not specified.
- President Trump responded by stating that if Iran honors the agreement, the U.S. military effort and blockade will end, reopening the strait to all vessels, including Iranian ships.
- Trump warned that failure to comply would result in resumed and intensified bombing campaigns against Iran, signaling a potential escalation in conflict.
