blockaded

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The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Tehran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping and Washington has blockaded Iran's ports.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Roads leading to La Paz continue to be blockaded by the protesters, causing shortages of food, medicine and fuel.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

A pipeline from the oilfields of Abu Dhabi runs to Fujairah, allowing limited amounts of crude to be loaded on to tankers and shipped to world markets despite the strait being effectively blockaded.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

After peace talks collapsed, the U.S. blockaded Iranian ports with warships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Leningrad, Russia’s old capital, was under attack and had been blockaded by the German army since September 8, 1941.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein