passage
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It is aimed at putting pressure on Tehran by targeting two of the country's major money sources: oil revenue and the significant tolls Iran demanded from ships for passage through the critical waterway.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Meanwhile, the U.S.’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz probably means that the U.S. will “attempt to promote safe passage of vessels” by removing mines and providing naval escorts, according to Wizman.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Throughout the war, Chinese-bound vessels were granted special passage by Iranian authorities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Thousands of sailors are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran charging up to $2 million for ship passage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
I noticed it in class when Mrs. Rouse asked her to read a passage out loud from the textbook.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
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