US blockade of Iranian ports still in place ‘pending execution’ of Strait of Hormuz ceasefire deal

The U.S. blockade of vessels going to or coming from Iranian ports is still in place “pending execution” of a ceasefire deal between Washington and Tehran set to be signed Friday, according to a U.S. military advisory to merchant ships. “A military blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect restricting all traffic inbound and outbound…