US lifts naval blockade as Iran’s supreme leader says Trump made deal ‘out of desperation’

by | Jun 18, 2026 | Top Stories

Trump did not directly respond to Khamanei’s statement, but posted on Truth Social that he expects a ceasefire to take effect “on all fronts”, including between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, and that he expects countries in the Middle East to “maintain their commitment to allowing our negotiations” to take place.

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