22/09/2026
What exactly is a Blockade⁉️
In simple terms:
A powerful country uses Military force to stop Ships and Supplies from entering or leaving another country
You don’t necessarily invade
You squeeze its
👉Trade
👉Fuel
👉Food
👉And Economy
From the outside
And this is one of the oldest weapons of war
🇬🇧Britain famously used naval blockades against 🇩🇪Germany in both World Wars
In World War I, Britain even intercepted neutral ships carrying food and raw materials that might eventually reach Germany — essentially using economic strangulation as a weapon
More recently—
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia and its coalition blockaded 🇾🇪Yemen’s ports and imports during the Yemen war
For a country importing roughly 90% of its food, restricting ports can become devastating very quickly
👇America is currently Blockading Cuba as well…….
🇺🇸America has maintained an extensive embargo and sanctions programme on 🇨🇺Cuba for decades (including a recent Blockade) - restricting Trade, Banking, and access to US-linked Finance
Cuban citizens are suffering because they can only access goods produced within the country. This has in effect strangulated their economy
But while US’s Blockade on Iran may be harmful, it’s not necessarily devasting
🇮🇷Because Iran has something most Blockaded countries don’t—
The ability to retaliate
It has Missiles, Drones, and a Naval Force capable of striking US Warships blockading it
But lifting the Blockade is one of Iran’s conditions (among many others) if US wants them to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
💭Tell me what you think in the comments
