blockade
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The losses depend on several factors including how tight the U.S. blockade turns out to be, said Sara Vakhshouri, founder and president of consulting firm SVB Energy International.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Data from Kpler show that traffic through the Straight of Hormuz has ticked higher in recent days, despite the U.S. blockade of the waterway.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Ships leaving from Iranian ports would be the main targets of the blockade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has stopped eight oil tankers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 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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