US to begin lifting naval blockade of Iran, Trump says
US to begin lifting naval blockade of Iran, Trump says
While the precise timeline remains unclear, the Trump administration is set to dismantle its blockade of Iranian ports in exchange for Iran lifting its threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jared Szuba
Jun 15, 2026
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In this handout photo provided by US Central Command, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta implements a maritime blockade against an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail toward an Iranian port on April 24, 2026, in the Arabian Sea. — US Navy via Getty Images
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WASHINGTON — The United States is poised to fully lift its naval blockade of Iran’s ports as long as........
