blockade
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According to Iran's Fars news agency, Washington has agreed to release part of Tehran's funds frozen abroad under international sanctions and to end its naval blockade of ships travelling to and from Iranian ports.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
He added that the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports would continue until a deal is finalized.
From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026
Though government troops broke through the RSF’s blockade of Obeid last year, the militiamen are still positioned north, south and east of the city.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 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
In May 1949, Stalin capitulated, and the Soviet Union suspended its blockade.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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