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

BBC News Thursday 18 June 2026, 19:54 UTC 1 min read

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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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