blockade

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The U.S. and European statements on Wednesday come as Taiwan’s military stages a five-day-long “immediate combat readiness exercise” that it says is aimed at preparing for a potential Chinese invasion or blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Many of the tankers that have transited the strait in recent days have been linked with Iran following the lifting of the US naval blockade as part of the deal.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

In Alibaba's case, the company argues that this restriction creates a functional blockade, forcing its long-term American advisers to sever ties to protect their own lucrative defence contracts.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Three Iranian-linked tankers carrying 5 million barrels between them sailed past the U.S. blockade this week, bearing for Southeast Asia, according to Vortexa, which tracks maritime movements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

In order to break through Octavian’s blockade, Mark Antony had outfitted his 230 ships with 20,000 infantry and 2,000 archers and slingers.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby