Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementWorldThe US has withdrawn its naval blockade of Iran, after the signing of a peace deal which the Iranian Supreme Leader claims Donald Trump inked “out of desperation”.Updated June 19, 2026 — 4:48pm,first published 4:45pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:30Six goals, two red cards in Canada's maiden World Cup winVideo icon1:30South Africa snatch late drawVideo icon1:30Kane fires England past CroatiaVideo icon1:30Mbappe genius fires France to victoryAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
US withdraws naval blockade of Iran
The US has withdrawn its naval blockade of Iran, after the signing of a peace deal which the Iranian Supreme Leader claims Donald Trump inked “out of desperation”.
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