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blockade

[blo-keyd] / blɒˈkeɪd /


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Ships leaving from Iranian ports would be the main targets of the blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Central Command reported no ships from Iranian ports have passed the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

From Barron's • 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

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




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