US Vice President Announces Mechanism to Secure Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Maintain Ceasefire

The US Vice President announced the establishment of a joint mechanism aimed at ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open to maritime navigation, as part of broader diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions. The US official emphasized that the new arrangements include coordination to avoid military friction and maintain the ceasefire. He stressed that freedom of navigation and the safety of commercial shipping in this vital waterway represent a core pillar in the ongoing understandings with Tehran, ensuring the long-term stability of global energy supplies.