strait

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A fifth of the world's oil and vast quantities of natural gas and fertiliser pass through the strait in peacetime, but only a small number of vessels have crossed since the truce was announced.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Iran is charging tolls of up to $2 million per ship as limited traffic starts to move through the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Traffic through the strait was below 10% of its usual volume Thursday, with only seven ships passing through in a 24-hour period, Reuters reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The closure of the strait has had an impact on the cost of living in the UK with petrol and food prices driven.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The old man had spoken about signs and omens, and, as the boy was crossing the strait, he had thought about omens.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho