strait
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Araghchi on Saturday arrived in Oman, which sits on the other side of Hormuz, for talks on administering the strait.
From Barron's • Jul. 11, 2026
As part of the agreement Iran and Oman must hold talks "to define the future administration and maritime services" in the strait with other Gulf states.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026
It did not have such powers before the war and while the strait comprises Omani and Iranian territorial waters, under international law the two cannot generally block passage or charge tolls.
From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026
The Revolutionary Guard has also pushed the government to insist on future service fees on ships crossing the strait, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
Kabuo left his radio on; he wanted to hear about it if a freighter came down the strait and put in a call to the lighthouse.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
Vocabulary lists containing strait
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - High School
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