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Iran deputy FM says renewed US blockade 'dismantles' truce deal

Iran declared Tuesday that the newly announced U.S. naval blockade of its ports has destroyed a bilateral agreement intended to halt hostilities and allow for peace talks.

AFP WORLD
Published July 15,2026 12:17 AM
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Iran warned Tuesday that the announced resumption of the US naval blockade of its ports had wrecked a deal struck with Washington to pause the conflict to allow peace talks.

Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said US President Donald Trump's decision to renew the blocade "has, in a way, dismantled the Islamabad memorandum".