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 developments have renewed uncertainty around the fate of the world’s most important energy shipping lane, which Iran closed after the U.S. and Israel launched their attack on the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

They’re in the shipping lane now, equidistant from both shores.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides