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blockade

[blo-keyd] / blɒˈkeɪd /


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“CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13,” U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

As of May 23, the naval blockade has redirected more than 100 vessels and involved more than 15,000 troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

How did the timing work out, considering the recent blockade?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

That comes as President Donald Trump told the New York Post in an interview published Wednesday that the U.S. naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz could last through Labor Day.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

A blockade, like an air strike, was an act of war.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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