Iran’s supreme leader says he approved deal as US lifts ports blockade
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a US-brokered deal to end the Middle East war, despite expressing personal reservations. The agreement includes the lifting of a blockade on Iranian ports and sets the stage for future diplomatic talks.
Why it matters
This represents a significant geopolitical shift in US-Iran relations and global energy markets, potentially de-escalating a major regional conflict.
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on June 18 that he had approved a deal to end the war despite reservations.
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