shipping lane
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It now believes the Iran war and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for global gas and oil, might have changed the momentum.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
The United States was waiting on Thursday for Iran to respond to its latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle East and to reopen the key shipping lane out of the Gulf.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
The update comes as the Pentagon dismissed reports suggesting that US forces may require six months to remove any mines located in the shipping lane.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel after Iran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the critical shipping lane and casting doubt over the prospects for future peace talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Dale replied he’d had just about enough of setting by the shipping lane in soup fog for a dozen silvers, a few dogfish, a couple of hake, and what’s more taking flack off his radio.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
