blockade
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"Any attempt to impose a maritime blockade or restrictions is contrary to international law... and is doomed to fail," Pezeshkian said in a statement.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
This double blockade has pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel, threatening a global economic slowdown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The flotilla set sail two weeks ago, with a total of 58 vessels joining from Spain, France and Italy aiming to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
The Wall Street Journal said he had told national security officials to prepare for a long blockade to compel the Islamic republic to give up its nuclear programme.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Finally, the Allied blockade of German ports would continue until a peace treaty was signed.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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