blockade
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Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who insisted that the United States lift its blockade before discussions could begin.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Iran remains open to negotiations, said Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, but he added, "breach of commitments, blockade and threats are main obstacles to genuine negotiations".
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The U.S. is expected to maintain economic pressure on Iran, according to U.S. officials, including sanctions, a blockade of Iranian ports and an effort to seize Iran-linked ships in waters around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
On April 18, it said the blockade had "completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea".
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
I tried going around back, but he shuffled sideways, arms out, doing this blockade dance sort of thing so I couldn’t get by.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
Vocabulary lists containing blockade
The American Civil War
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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