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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

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

About 12.6 million barrels per day went through the strait on 13 October, below the 15 million reported at the end of September, data from trade intelligence firm Kpler shows.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Vessel attacks around the strait reached a wartime high last week with 12 attacks on commercial vessels, according to Windward AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Mark Antony’s army set up camp on the south side of the strait.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby

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

Descendants of the ancient kings and queens of Qarth, the Purebom commanded the Civic Guard and the fleet of ornate galleys that ruled the straits between the seas.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin