The US on Thursday lifted a blockade of Iranian ports imposed during the Middle East war after President Donald Trump signed a deal to end the conflict, as uncertainty surrounded planned talks in Switzerland aiming to take the accord further.

Trump announces a signed deal to end the Iran war, including lifting the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Bitcoin and crypto rally on reduced geopolitical risk.

US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for…