strait

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Energy Information Administration, about one-fifth of global petroleum liquids trade passes through the strait, which has been effectively closed since early in the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The strait is roughly 20 miles wide at its narrowest point and divided into lanes to separate marine traffic, forcing merchant ships to travel along predictable routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

On Saturday, Turkey's transport minister said that a second Turkish-flagged vessel had crossed the strait - one of 15 that had been waiting to transit since hostilities erupted.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Speaking of that strait, Iran has decided that it would like to keep it.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Once through the strait, nine days I drifted in the open sea before I made shore, buoyed up by the gods, upon Ogygia Isle.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer