strait

Iraq's economy is heavily dependent on its energy exports, which almost entirely rely on transport through the strait.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that “two non-compliant” oil tankers struck mines in the strait, ANZ Research analysts say in a report.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

In September, about 40% of the non-Iranian crude shipped out of the Gulf bypassed the strait, compared with 17% before the war, Kpler estimated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

As the number of strikes has risen, the recovery in oil shipments through the strait seen last month has slowed, industry data suggests.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The old man had spoken about signs and omens, and, as the boy was crossing the strait, he had thought about omens.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

For decades, Chinese leaders have worried about the country’s heavy reliance on imported crude, most of which transits through straits that the U.S. or other militaries could seek to block in a conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

But he does stress that the smallest seed of hope is what allows us to maintain our humanity, compassion and desire for companionship, even in the most dire straits.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

Bye - who has a six-year-old dalmatian, two springer spaniels and a cat - said her family were "financially stable" when they got their pets but a year later were in "dire straits".

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

There is no indication that either insurer is in such dire straits.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

Sandi's father looked down at his plate, grateful, but also embarrassed to be in such straits and to be so beholden.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez