US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials (opens original article in a new tab)

The US lifted its blockade of Iran, allowing oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei endorsed direct negotiations with US officials, though he emphasized that future talks would not involve accepting the US's position.

• US lifted blockade of Iran, allowing oil tankers to move through Strait of Hormuz
• Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei endorsed direct talks with US officials
• Khamenei stated future negotiations would not mean accepting US viewpoints