blockade
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The expansion of U.S. interdictions thousands of miles beyond the blockade of Iran’s ports “has to change the risk calculus for the people who are involved,” said Powell.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
President Trump said that the U.S. will extend its cease-fire with Iran and continue the blockade of the country’s ports until its leaders present “a unified proposal.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Earlier in the day, Iranian officials said the blockade of Iranian ports violated the cease-fire External link.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Meade predicts that China will be observing events there for clues and scenario analysis as to how they might operate in the event of a blockade or invasion of Taiwan.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Even though Haupt had earned two medals on his voyage for spotting a British naval blockade and warning the ship to run past it safely, Haupt and Wergin weren't allowed to leave the freighter.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
Vocabulary lists containing blockade
The American Civil War
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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