shipping lane

Example Sentences

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Iran has repeatedly warned that maritime traffic through the shipping lane would "not return to its pre-war status".

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The developments have renewed uncertainty around the fate of the world’s most important energy shipping lane, which Iran closed after the U.S. and Israel launched their attack on the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The shipping lane remains a key sticking point in negotiations between Washington and Tehran, even as a fragile April 8 ceasefire continues to hold.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

This week, the UK will host further talks on reopening the vital shipping lane with a coalition of countries.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He asked for good luck, for a respite from the fog; he prayed that the gods would clear the fog away and keep him safe from the freighters in the shipping lane.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson