blockade
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The U.S. blockade will end, as Iran de-mines the Strait on a timetable so traffic can be unrestricted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
In his social media post heralding the agreement, the American president said that the Strait of Hormuz would be open to commercial shipping and the US would lift its naval blockade.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Terms of the deal include a cease-fire, easing of foreign sanctions on Iran, ending the U.S. naval blockade, and opening the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
He provided some details on the deal, saying it calls for the lifting of the US naval blockade and unspecified changes to the administration of the strait.
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
Riker’s men had peeled off so they could regroup at the harbor and form a blockade.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
Vocabulary lists containing blockade
The American Civil War
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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