Right. So we are going to pull back our naval blockade and doing that will then allow the straits to open. We're not pulling back our naval blockade until the Iranians allow the straits to be clear and navigable for all ships there. So that's kind of first step in that process, a confidence building measure, if you will, in terms of the negotiations. (01:23–01:32)
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Asserts that the U.S. will maintain its naval blockade until Iran clears the Straits of Hormuz for navigation.
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