waterway

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Oil fell in early Asian trade on signs of a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal that could reopen Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s oil is typically transported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Iran has renewed its warnings over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas transport which it has essentially closed since early in the war, roiling global energy markets.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Some reports say Iran mined the waterway to make sure no one tried to get through.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz after the war began on Feb. 28, causing oil prices to soar and disrupting a critical waterway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Kumu Whitman explains that our assignment is to choose a waterway like a river or stream and study a section of it.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila