blockade
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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
"Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran. 1st real test: Lebanon deconfliction cell," he wrote.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 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
US Central Command confirmed the lifting of the blockade on X "in accordance with the President's direction", and US enforcement of the blockade has ceased.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
The United States, meanwhile, had become a major supplier of arms to the Allies—by this time, because of the blockade of German ports, the only available buyers.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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