hostilities

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There’s hope for an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite renewed hostilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Instead, Volker said, “increasing reliance on drones allows hostilities to continue unabated.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

With the full restoration of energy and other material supplies likely to take time after the eventual end of the Iran hostilities, supply chains may remain constrained and prices elevated for an extended period.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Reports that Iran insists on keeping its enriched uranium, rather than sending it abroad, sparked concerns that hostilities would resume.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Once hostilities began, Van Riper was careful not to overload his team with irrelevant information.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell