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blockade

[blo-keyd] / blɒˈkeɪd /


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The blockade is set to drain more oil from a tight market, prolong the squeeze on other key commodities flowing through the strait and inject significant uncertainty into the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

There are more than 15 U.S. warships in place to support the blockade, a senior U.S. official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Watch the video above to see how the military vessels and aircraft in the region could be used to help enforce the blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Navy’s Strait of Hormuz blockade, while 14 vessels crossed daily on Saturday and Sunday.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“Then why has Gowon continued to blockade us?”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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