blockade
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The Cuban military would be hampered in any fight by the U.S. blockade of oil shipments to the island, which produces only about 40% of its crude-oil needs every day.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
On the other end of the spectrum, data provider Kpler estimates onshore tanks to be 90% full, meaning they would be exhausted by the end of the week if the blockade continues.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Before the latest attack, the fuel crisis resulting from the blockade had appeared to be easing.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Iran is now urging Washington to end its blockade before talks on the nuclear file can be held.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Very early on the morning of October 24, just hours before the blockade went into effect, the freighter Aleksandrovsk pulled into the port of Isabela de Sagua, Cuba.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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