shipping lane

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It now believes the Iran war and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for global gas and oil, might have changed the momentum.

From Barron's • May 31, 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 strait is a key shipping lane for oil.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 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

It was better in such conditions to fish Elliot Head, since the head lay far from the shipping lane and well to the lee side of Elliot Island, out of the big water breezes.

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