The United States has lifted its blockade of Iranian ports following an interim peace deal signed by President Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, aimed at ending hostilities in the region. According to France 24, the move signals a major shift in tensions, though uncertainty surrounds Friday's planned talks in Switzerland, where both sides will address Iran's nuclear program—the most contentious issue in normalizing relations.

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