reopen

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the emerging framework as an initial bargain to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The United States and Iran have been trying to broker a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway since a fragile ceasefire came into force on April 8.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The Nikkei 225 stock index in Japan rose above 65,000 for the first time after gaining 2.5% on hopes that the strait would soon reopen.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The weekend brought another stretch of whipsaw headlines for traders, starting Saturday when President Trump announced the near “finalization” of a pact with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The Belle-apartment doors reopen, and his dandies push in massive bell jars that hold three dress stands.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton