blockade
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The blockade came into force on Monday, a day after peace talks between the US and Iran broke down in Pakistan.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“Typically, a blockade does not mean a complete shutdown, but rather a disruption to the flow of imports and exports,” said Tim Meehan, security director for assistance in the Americas at International SOS.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
—In early European trading, Brent crude slipped 0.5% to $98.87 a barrel, while WTI was down 1.5% to $97.56 a barrel, though a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz keeps crude elevated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Handjani said Iran is ready to withstand the blockade.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The blockade would be lifted only when Khrushchev agreed to bring his missiles back home.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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