U.S. lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials
Summary
The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran, allowing oil tankers to use the Strait of Hormuz again. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtab Khamenei supported direct talks with American officials following a new agreement to end hostilities between the two countries.Key Facts
- The U.S. ended its blockade on Iran on Thursday.
- Oil tankers began moving freely through the Strait of Hormuz after months of restriction.
- Vice President JD Vance may delay a planned trip to Switzerland for a signing ceremony related to the deal.
- Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei approved direct negotiations with the U.S. in a statement.
- Khamenei emphasized that talks would not mean giving in to enemy demands.
- President Donald Trump signed the agreement to avoid economic harm to the U.S.
- The deal includes a ceasefire and allows 60 days for broader negotiations.
- Some U.S. politicians, including Republicans in Congress, criticized the deal as too favorable to Iran.
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