EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 4 MIN
White House defends Iran agreement as U.S. lifts Strait of Hormuz blockade
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The U.S. announced that it is lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to let ships pass through. Sea traffic there has been at a standstill since nearly the start of the war. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei blessed Iran's deal with the U.S., saying it was "desperation" that drove President Trump to the bargaining table. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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The U.S. announced that it is lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to let ships pass through. Sea traffic there has been at a standstill since nearly the start of the war. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei blessed Iran's deal with the U.S., saying it was "desperation" that drove President Trump to the bargaining table. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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White House defends Iran agreement as U.S. lifts Strait of Hormuz blockade
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