U.S. lifts blockade on Iranian ports as 60-day clock for a final deal starts ticking

NPR News Thursday 18 June 2026, 21:28 UTC By NPR Politics and Policy Desk 1 min read

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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. (Image credit: Amirhossein Khorgooei)

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.

(Image credit: Amirhossein Khorgooei)

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