The US lifts its blockade of Iran’s ports, while Iran’s supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials.
The United States lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports, and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei endorsed direct talks with American officials, marking a sudden diplomatic turn. The news broke simultaneously on Al Jazeera, BBC, AP and CNBC, driving front-page coverage worldwide.
Uncertainty now hangs over the planned Switzerland negotiations; the next concrete signal will be whether both governments formally confirm the talks and set a date. If delegates meet, the Iran nuclear deal and US sanctions could come back into play; a delay or denial would quickly cool expectations.
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