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

The strait is a key waterway for energy transit, sending prices soaring.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

The bridge to the islands was opening for a two-masted schooner that was maneuvering down the inland waterway.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy