blockade
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The missions have flown over international waters, never over land, getting as close as 30 miles from the island, possibly to deter any attempts of breaching the oil blockade.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Baqaei also listed the situation in the strait and a US blockade of Iranian ports as issues to be examined.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The Cuban military would be hampered in any fight by the U.S. blockade of oil shipments to the island, which produces only about 40% of its crude-oil needs every day.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Before the latest attack, the fuel crisis resulting from the blockade had appeared to be easing.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
He talked about how frustrated they felt to have to drive all the way from Lagos because the federal government blockade meant Nigeria Airways was no longer flying to the southeast.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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