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blockade

[blo-keyd] / blɒˈkeɪd /


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The Seafarers' Charity cites hypervigilance, burnout, fatigue, loneliness, depression and anxiety as some of the mental strains facing the 20,000 seafarers stranded by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since February 28.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

US forces have now forcibly halted four ships they said sought to violate the blockade, in place since April 13.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The working document calls for Iran to ease its chokehold on the strait and for the U.S. to wind back its blockade of Iranian ports during the 30 days of talks, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

That is why the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused such problems recently, he points out.

From BBC • May 7, 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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