US Lifts Iran Ports Blockade Ahead Of Swiss Ceremony - NDTV

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Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".

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US lifts naval blockade after Iran deal signed

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US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'.

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Iranian supreme leader endorses direct negotiations with the US YahooUS military says it has lifted naval blockade of Iranian ports

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Trump signs MOU, putting US-Iran deal into immediate effect amid nuclear talks

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lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials AP NewsIran supreme leader says he approved MOU despite reservations The HillIran's supreme leader endorses face-to-face negotiations with the US.

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Iran's supreme leader says he authorized deal, direct talks with U.S.

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A: Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".

B: lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials PBSKhamenei, in written statement, okays MOU, says talks with US do 'not mean accepting its views' The Times of Israel'Desperate' Trump Used All Kinds Of Leverage For Iran Deal: Mojtaba Khamenei NDTV

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A: US lifts naval blockade after Iran deal signed

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A: US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'.

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A: Iranian supreme leader endorses direct negotiations with the US YahooUS military says it has lifted naval blockade of Iranian ports

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A: lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials AP NewsIran supreme leader says he approved MOU despite reservations The HillIran's supreme leader endorses face-to-face negotiations with the US.

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**Summary:** The United States has lifted a naval blockade of Iranian ports ahead of a Swiss ceremony, following an agreement signed by Donald Trump and Iran's supreme leader. **Why It Matters:** This move signals a potential thaw in relations between the U.S. and Iran, potentially easing tensions and facilitating future diplomatic negotiations.