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What is a US economic blockade?
An economic blockade is when a country, like the US, restricts trade with another, like Iran, to pressure them. Lifting this blockade would allow Iran to sell more oil, increasing global supply. This is a key reason why oil prices are falling, as more oil means lower prices worldwide.
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