reopen

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the emerging framework as an initial bargain to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Top US diplomat Marco Rubio insisted on Tuesday that the blockaded strait would reopen "one way or the other".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The Nikkei 225 stock index in Japan rose above 65,000 for the first time after gaining 2.5% on hopes that the strait would soon reopen.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Talks between the two countries are in progress, but a U.S. official said Sunday that there’s an agreement in principle under which Iran would reopen the waterway, The Wall Street Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“I am told there are plans to reopen thejohn Street theater,” she said loudly.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson