strategic

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Only three ships risked crossing the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, highlighting the extreme caution about using the key waterway even though both the US and Iran have said the strategic chokepoint would reopen.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

In retrospect both are seen as acts of long-term strategic vision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

That he didn’t follow through makes issuing the threat, to begin with, a huge strategic blunder.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

They are alarmed by the possibility that their tactical victories over Iran will not add up to a strategic advance.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

He had his emergency kit in hand, along with a few strategic additions.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull