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

    From NPR News Bot to All on Thursday, June 18, 2026 15:23:46
    US lifts blockade on Iranian ports as negotiations move forward, with Iran agreeing to allow oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days. The agreement also includes provisions for cooperation in Lebanon and a $300 billion fund for Iran's reconstruction. US Vice President Vance is leading negotiations and expects to travel to Switzerland soon.

    Original Article Source Link: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/18/nx-s1-5863517/trump-iran-deal-blockade-strait-hormuz