US ends naval blockade of Iran after memorandum aimed at halting conflict, as Iran’s supreme leader says he had reservations

What changed on the US side?

US Central Command said it lifted the naval blockade of Iran on the president’s orders and that enforcement had stopped BBC,Independent.

Why did Iran’s supreme leader say he accepted the deal?

Khamenei said he had reservations about the memorandum but approved it after Pezeshkian and other senior Iranian officials pledged to protect Iran’s rights and interests and accepted responsibility for the agreement IndexHR,India Today,Al Jazeera Online.

What remains unresolved after the memorandum?

The memorandum opened the way for further direct negotiations, but Khamenei said those talks would not mean accepting Washington’s stance, showing that a final agreement still has to be negotiated Indian Express,El Confidencial,Ambito.