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mined
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Since the war began, Iran has mined the strait, fired on ships, choked off traffic, and caused the price of oil and other commodities to soar.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Bessent said that officials know Iran has not mined the strait, because some tankers have passed safely, but vessels have been struck with missiles in recent days.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Quarried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarried. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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