US Lifts Naval Blockade on Iran Ahead of Historic Deal Signing
US lifts naval blockade on Iranian ports ahead of Friday MoU signing in Switzerland. Deputy FM Takht-Ravanchi confirms, as Trump and Macron hail agreement.
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US lifts naval blockade on Iranian ports ahead of Friday MoU signing in Switzerland. Deputy FM Takht-Ravanchi confirms, as Trump and Macron hail agreement.
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