Local media reported that several Iranian merchant ships, which had been anchored in the waters of the Persian Gulf, began heading towards the ports of Bandar Abbas and Kong, located near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The normalization of maritime activities comes amid diplomatic talks between Tehran and Washington, following the entry into force of the so-called Islamabad Agreement, mediated by Pakistan and aimed at reducing tensions between the two nations.
The resumption of traffic occurred after talks began between Iranian and US representatives in the Swiss town of Burgenstock, focused on the implementation of the commitments included in the memorandum of understanding signed by both parties.
The agreement, announced on June 14 and formalized on June 18 by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, includes measures aimed at ending regional hostilities, guaranteeing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting the naval blockade against Tehran.
The negotiations stipulate a 60-day period to address outstanding issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of economic sanctions imposed on the Persian nation.
The resumption of port activity is considered a significant step for regional trade and the stability of international energy markets, given the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz as one of the world’s main routes for oil and gas transport.
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