terminal

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N R Jenzen Jones, director of Armament Research Services, said although it's difficult to positively identify the munition, "it appears to be correctly aligned for the terminal phase of its flight".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Holding Kharg Island, Iran’s oil-export terminal, would endanger U.S. troops without necessarily forcing Iran’s hand in the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Second, destroying the terminal, and thus reducing the amount of oil on the world market, would only raise prices further.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Such a force would likely be stationed within striking distance of Kharg Island, Iran’s main crude export terminal and a potential target for seizure to force the Iranian regime into peace negotiations, the WSJ reported.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He managed to limp along through the terminal without complaint, his computer bag over his shoulder, a plastic shopping bag in one hand, and his suitcase in the other.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French