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NPR Politics and Policy Desk
By NPR Politics and Policy Desk
U.S. lifts blockade on Iranian ports as 60-day clock for a final deal starts ticking
NPR Politics and Policy Desk | Jun 18, 2026, 9:28 PM UTC
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.