Israeli fighter jets crossed the waters of the Persian Gulf on the afternoon of March 18th, a regular occurrence in the Israeli military’s campaign to weaken the Iranian regime.
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Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
Demand for luxury yachts and private jets is surging thanks to last year’s tax law.
While Iran and Oman both have territory in the strait, its narrow shipping channels are viewed as international waters through which all ships can travel.
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Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
The social media post appears to establish a protocol that has emerged in recent days, with some ships from China, India and Pakistan able to pass through the waterway as Iran flexes control over it.
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