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U.S. Navy ends blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas

CNBC · Jun 18, 2026, 6:28 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • Navy on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas at the direction of President Donald Trump.
  • "American forces are not impeding the transit of vessels to or from Iranian ports," U.S.

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The U.S. Navy on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas at the direction of President Donald Trump.

"American forces are not impeding the transit of vessels to or from Iranian ports," U.S. Central Command said in a statement on social media. "All U.S. military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased."

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