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US Signals Potential End to Iran Blockade as Ceasefire Talks Face Delays; Trump Advances Psychedelics Review
Iran's UN envoy reported signs that the US may lift its blockade, while Tehran has not decided on joining ceasefire talks. Pakistan tightens security for potential talks, and Cuba seeks energy blockade relief after meeting US officials. President Trump signed an order to accelerate reviews of psychedelics including ibogaine.
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Iran's government has received indications that the United States is prepared to end its blockade, according to the country's UN envoy. The envoy stated, 'Our government has ‘received some sign’ the US is ready to stop the blockade,' as reported by @financialjuice.
Iran hasn't yet decided whether to join ceasefire talks, per Foreign Ministry reporting. Meanwhile, Iran has granted its field commanders greater authority over militias.
Cuba confirmed a meeting with US officials on the island and expressed a desire for the energy blockade to be lifted. Cuban authorities stated they want the energy blockade removed as part of any discussions, according to @financialjuice.
A planned trip to Pakistan for talks with Iran has been placed on hold, a US official said. Separately, Pakistani authorities have started enhancing security in Islamabad in preparation for a possible second round of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.
President Trump signed an executive order to expedite the review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine. The order aims to speed up evaluations of such substances, according to @financialjuice. This action follows broader discussions on therapeutic uses of controlled substances in the US.
