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US president says Iran has reached out and asked Washington to lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Published On 29 Apr 2026

  • US President Donald Trump claims Iran is in a “state of collapse” and has asked Washington to lift its blockade on Iranian ports “as soon as possible”.
  • Gulf leaders have met in Saudi Arabia and say Iran must take “the initiative to make serious efforts to rebuild confidence” after “treacherous” attacks on the region.