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Trump Order U.S. Navy To Blockade Strait of Hormuz, To ‌Interdict ‌Every Vessel ‌That Paid ‌Toll To ⁠Iran

Global UpfrontApr 12, 2026April 12, 20260

President Donald Trump posted Sunday on social media that the US Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the

Trump Orders Blockade Of Oil Tankers Leaving, Entering Venezuela, Labels It A “Terrorist” Regime

Global UpfrontDec 17, 2025December 17, 20250

President Trump designated Venezuela a “foreign terrorist organization” Tuesday and formally ordered a blockade of all U.S. sanctioned oil tankers servicing the country. Why it

In The Sahel, No Reprieve As Jihadist Blockade Is Bringing Mali’s Junta to Its Knees

Global UpfrontOct 23, 2025October 23, 20251

Islamist militants still severely impact large swathes of Burkina Faso and Mali, imposing roadblocks, launching attacks and cutting off supply lines as they expand their

Why Gaza Is Known As The World’s Biggest ‘Open Air Prison’

Global UpfrontOct 12, 2023October 12, 20230

After Hamas militants o Saturday launched the biggest assault on Israel in decades, the country’s defence minister, Yoav Gallant, ordered a “complete siege” of the