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diplomacyJun 18, 2026

U.S. lifts blockade on Iranian ports as 60-day clock for a final deal starts ticking

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U.S. lifts blockade on Iranian ports as 60-day clock for a final deal starts ticking U.S. forces have lifted their blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, U.S. Central Command announced Thursday.

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  • NPR Politics; Policy DeskBy NPR Politics; Policy Desk

    U.S. lifts blockade on Iranian ports as 60-day clock for a final deal starts ticking U.S. forces have lifted their blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, U.S. Central Command announced Thursday. The move is one of the conditions in a ceasefire agr…

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