Friday, 19 June 2026

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

 The US has confirmed it has lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports, as the Iran deal comes into effect

  • Meanwhile, Iran's supreme leader, in a written message, says he initially disagreed with the deal, but allowed it to go ahead after assurances from the Iranian president

  • Mojtaba Khamenei also says that US President Trump came to the agreement "out of desperation". He also said that IRAN is now a super power! 


  • Earlier, US Vice-President JD Vance said the 60-day period to reach a final agreement with Iran had begun

  • He defends the deal, saying that Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets obligations from the agreement

  • The 14-point memorandum of understanding says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and sets out a $300bn plan for Iran's "reconstruction"

  • FULL ARTICLE AT: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8j2ewl0dpxt

No comments:

Post a Comment