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Vance says US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal

Jun 18, 2026, 8:34 AM | Updated: 9:32 am

Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White Hou...

Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of the U.S.-Iran deal.

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Vance says US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal