U.S. Lifts Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports as Negotiations Begin
The United States has lifted its naval blockade on Iranian ports and coastal areas, marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations. CENTCOM confirmed the cessation of all blockade enforcement efforts, while the U.S. vice president noted that a dozen ships were allowed through. Iran's Supreme Leader criticized the decision, calling it a desperate move by Donald Trump.
Where Sources Diverge
The exact number of ships allowed through the blockade varies between sources, with one source mentioning 'a dozen ships' and others not specifying.
The U.S. vice president said that CENTCOM allowed a dozen ships to go through the naval blockade.
The U.S. is allowing ships to enter and exit Iranian ports and coastal areas.
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Sources
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.
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".
CENTCOM says that all blockade enforcement efforts 'have ceased' but that US forces will remain in the area.
According to the statement, all US military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased
The US vice president said that CENTCOM allowed a dozen ships to go through the naval blockade