Event Brief
Vance says US let at least 12 ships pass Iran blockade
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Summary: JD Vance said the US military allowed at least 12 ships to pass its Iran port blockade after a US-Iran memorandum.
WHO: JD Vance
WHAT: Said the US military allowed at least 12 ships to pass through its naval blockade of Iran's ports
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 12:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: After Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding
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