strait
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No ships transited the strait to or from Iranian ports on Tuesday, indicating the threat of U.S. naval power was enough to deter Tehran for now.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Today, the capacity of the pipelines that bypass the strait are reaching their limits or are already maxed out, said Al Salazar, a director at Enverus Intelligence Research.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
At least 10 ships transited the strait on Tuesday, according to Lloyd’s, some with the hallmarks of shadow-fleet activity, shipping analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Iran agreed to open the strait as part of the cease-fire deal it struck with the U.S. a week ago.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Mr. Turner concluded: “‘It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.’”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - High School
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