Iran sees signs US may lift blockade

Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has stated that Tehran has received signals the United States is prepared to lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports. The statement specifically mentions the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. This development follows Iran's repeated threats to keep the strait closed until the blockade is removed and reports of severe economic pressure on Iran from the ongoing US action. The signals suggest a potential shift in the tense US-Iran standoff, though no official US confirmation has been provided.