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US lifts naval blockade as Iran supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation' | BBC News
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17:36Now PlayingThe US has confirmed it has lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports, as the Iran deal comes into effect.
Meanwhile, in a written message Iran's supreme leader says he initially disagreed with the deal, but allowed it to go ahead after assurances from the Iranian president.
Mojtaba Khamenei also says that US President Donald Trump came to the agreement "out of desperation".
Earlier, US Vice-President JD Vance said the 60-day period to reach a final agreement with Iran had begun.
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