blockade
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But the government is also eager to secure financial relief after the U.S. blockade deepened the economic crisis, according to Iranian and Arab officials.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
In a sign of Iran’s growing confidence in its ability to move on from the conflict, the Iranian president said he was ending an 88-day internet blockade.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Thousands of Indians are among the estimated 20,000 seafarers stranded by the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
It added that the "the naval blockade, according to the reported framework, would also need to be fully lifted within 30 days", referring to the US blockading Iranian ports.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
“Your Worship should have a look at this. A list of all the Meereenese ships in the blockade, with their captains. Great Masters all.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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The American Civil War
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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