blockade

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The blockade has already kept about half a billion barrels of oil from the market and pushed up prices by around 40%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Any such operation, if ordered, would risk significant casualties, considering that Iran relies on drones, missiles and small speedboats to strike vessels that attempt to defy its blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But on Wednesday, he seemed to walk back that stance, and said a key part of the ongoing negotiations hinged on Iran ending the de facto blockade on the strait.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The island has been feeling the effects of the blockade with most hospitals unable to function normally and schools and government offices being forced to close.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“We can’t tell. The British are trying to blockade the harbor. They’ve got ships offshore there, all the time, watching for our ships.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham