blockade
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Only one Russian oil tanker has reached the country since the blockade was imposed.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that US President Donald Trump had told security officials to prepare for the blockade to last months, causing oil prices to spike.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Unfortunately, his blockade strategy for Iran’s ports suffers drawbacks in this regard.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Its aim, according to the organisers, was to break the blockade of Gaza and bring humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
In the waters east of Cuba, the commanders of the Soviet submarines knew Kennedy’s blockade would bring a massive U.S. naval presence to the area.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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