blockade
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Central Command reported no ships from Iranian ports have passed the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Central Command reported Tuesday that “no ships made it past the U.S. blockade and 6 merchant vessels complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around” on day one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
A further three ships that were not linked to Iran were seen to have crossed the strait after the blockade started on Monday, BBC Verify says.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
A report from Reuters found that the tanker Rich Starry ran the blockade after first appearing to turn around in the Strait.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Even though Haupt had earned two medals on his voyage for spotting a British naval blockade and warning the ship to run past it safely, Haupt and Wergin weren't allowed to leave the freighter.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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