Vice President JD Vance stated on June 18, 2026, that the U.S. Navy has lifted its blockade on Iranian ports as part of an agreement to end the war. This action has allowed more than a dozen ships to pass through the previously blocked areas.
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Vice President Vance Announces U.S. Navy Lifts Blockade on Iranian Ports
On June 18, 2026, Vice President JD Vance announced that the U.S. Navy has lifted its blockade on Iranian ports, permitting over a dozen ships to pass. This decision is part of an agreement aimed at ending the ongoing war.
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