blockade
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Graham wrote on X that he had concluded after speaking with Trump on Wednesday that "the blockade will be growing and that it could become global soon."
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who insisted that the United States lift its blockade before discussions could begin.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Iran remains open to negotiations, said Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, but he added, "breach of commitments, blockade and threats are main obstacles to genuine negotiations".
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The U.S. is expected to maintain economic pressure on Iran, according to U.S. officials, including sanctions, a blockade of Iranian ports and an effort to seize Iran-linked ships in waters around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
As the blockade of Germany caused increasing misery, a new German naval commander, Admiral Reinhard Scheer, lost patience.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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