strait

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Shipping analysts said it was the first vessel owned by a major Western European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began on 28 February.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Speaking of that strait, Iran has decided that it would like to keep it.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Forcing open the strait militarily is unrealistic, French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

About 100 vessels have been able to pass through the strait, according to data analysed by BBC Verify in late March.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

"By my counsel," said Lucy, "your Majesty shall give him another trial. Let him go free on strait promise of fair dealing in the future. It may be that he will keep his word."

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis