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

BBC News·June 18, 2026
US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'

Iran's supreme leader has expressed disagreement with a recent deal, stating that US President Donald Trump signed it out of desperation. The deal has led to the US lifting its naval blockade, marking a significant development in relations between the two countries. The supreme leader's comments suggest that the agreement may not have the full support of Iran's leadership. The move is seen as a notable shift in the tense standoff between the US and Iran.

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