U.S.-Iran deal in photos: ships in the Strait of Hormuz, daily life in Tehran

The first signs of a post-war recovery are emerging across the Middle East after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict. Oil tankers are once again transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and daily routines are returning to the streets of Tehran. Here are some images related to the deal: Strait of Hormuz The U.S. Navy ended its blockade of Iranian ports and coastal waters following the signing of a U.S.-Iran memorandum aimed at ending the conflict, with U.S. Central Command saying all enforcement operations related to the blockade have ceased. Under the agreement, Iran is required to allow commercial vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz toll-free for 60 days. As of Thursday, three supertankers from Saudi Arabia loaded with 6 million barrels of oil have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from the global trade intelligence firm Kpler. Iran after the MOU The residents of Tehran are returning to more normal activity levels. JD Vance says U.S. isn’t giving Iran ‘a cent’ As the agreement begins to reshape conditions on the ground, U.S. officials have sought to defend its terms. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said Tehran would receive no direct U.S. funding and that any economic relief would be contingent on Iran fulfilling its commitments under the accord. Israel-Lebanon state of play Israel is not a party to the peace deal. The country's conflict with Hezbollah has strained U.S.-Iran negotiations, drawing a recent rebuke from Trump regarding the military campaign in Lebanon.