US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials
- Posted on June 18, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials
The U.S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel, as the tentative agreement to end the war took effect.
