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

NPR
June 18, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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U.S. lifts blockade on Iranian ports as 60-day clock for a final deal starts ticking

The U.S. is allowing ships to enter and exit Iranian ports and coastal areas as the countries move to a new phase of negotiations over the next 60 days.

In this picture obtained from Iran

The U.S. is allowing ships to enter and exit Iranian ports and coastal areas as the countries move to a new phase of negotiations over the next 60 days.

(Image credit: Amirhossein Khorgooei)