blockade
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He says discussions and final points have been approved by all parties involved but that the U.S. naval blockade will remain in force until the transaction is finalized.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The U.S. would lift its blockade on Iranian ports, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
He claimed that the blockade had halted Iranian business and prevented it from paying military wages, while still allowing other countries to export "lots of oil."
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
US forces have disabled eight vessels and redirected 134 others since initiating the blockade on 13 April, according to Centcom.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
In the waters east of Cuba, the commanders of the Soviet submarines knew Kennedy’s blockade would bring a massive U.S. naval presence to the area.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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