blockade
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That comes as President Donald Trump told the New York Post in an interview published Wednesday that the U.S. naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz could last through Labor Day.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Overall, six commercial vessels have been disabled and another 122 redirected since the blockade went into force, Centcom said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The clinic blockade movement was consumed by internal divides, with multiple organizations even claiming the name Operation Rescue.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
The blockade has choked off Iran’s oil export revenue, left over a million Iranians jobless, and caused staple prices to rise sharply.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Missy surged into motion, her tail thrashing back and forth furiously, propelling them toward the blockade with dizzying speed.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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The American Civil War
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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