US lifts naval blockade as Iran’s leader questions Trump deal
TL;DR
The US has ended its naval blockade of Iran after a signed memorandum of understanding to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s Supreme Leader expressed initial disagreement but allowed the deal to proceed; the MoU ties any benefits to full compliance, including destroying Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium and ending support for proxy groups, and envisages a 60-day window for further talks and a $300 billion reconstruction fund, amid ongoing regional tensions with Israel and Hezbollah.
- US lifts naval blockade after Iran deal signed BBC
- Iran war live: US says blockade of Iranian ports lifted as part of deal Al Jazeera
- Three Saudi oil tankers carrying 6 million barrels cross Strait of Hormuz CNBC
- Iranian supreme leader endorses direct negotiations with the US Yahoo
- US Ends Hormuz Blockade, Downplays Tolls as Negotiations Restart Bloomberg.com
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