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Iran signals US may ease naval blockade as UN urged to free seized Touska vessel

International
Published on 24 April 2026
Iran signals US may ease naval blockade as UN urged to free seized Touska vessel

A UN plea could follow a sudden US shift

Iran’s UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani says Tehran has received signals that the US could be ready to ease its naval blockade. Iravani also urged the United Nations to push for the immediate release of Iran’s seized vessel Touska, calling the US move unlawful. The comments suggest potential diplomatic movement even as tensions remain high.

  • Iran says it received signals the US may ease its naval blockade
  • Envoy Amir Saeid Iravani addressed the UN with the latest development
  • Iran demands immediate release of seized vessel Touska
  • US blockade action is called unlawful by Iran
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