blockade
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Most of Washington's pressure has come through its oil blockade and sanctions.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
On the other end of the spectrum, data provider Kpler estimates onshore tanks to be 90% full, meaning they would be exhausted by the end of the week if the blockade continues.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Iran is now urging Washington to end its blockade before talks on the nuclear file can be held.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
"The fact that these flights are visible through open-source tracking tools suggests they are intended to deter attempts to break the oil blockade and apply pressure on the Cuban government," Janes told BBC Verify.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The rebel blockade deprived the town of victuals.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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The American Civil War
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