waterway

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

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Iranian officials said Tehran didn’t deliberately target the helicopter, though it has been firing drones at commercial vessels that are coordinating with the U.S. to transit the waterway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The Strait is a critical waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s oil is typically transported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Iran also effectively blocked the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway, causing a surge in the price of oil.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“The fabled Rhqyne,” said Tyrion when he glimpsed the slow green waterway from atop a rise.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin