Tehran, May 23, 2026 (AFP) - Iran says ending US naval blockade part of draft framework with US

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2026-05-23

Iran said on Saturday it has included the ending of a weeks-long US naval blockade and arrangements on the strategic Strait of Hormuz in a draft framework for a deal with the United States. "The issue of the Strait of Hormuz is among the subjects addressed in this 14-point memorandum of understanding but more importantly, ending the piracy carried out by the United States against international navigation," said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil......

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