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The airline has canceled all outbound flights.
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In recent days, Iran has twice attacked vessels in the strait — including a tanker filled with Qatari crude — after efforts to open Oman’s territorial waters in the strait to both inbound and outbound traffic from the Persian Gulf.
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Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
During the Biden administration, Congress demonstrated growing interest in outbound investment screening, pension fund exposure, index provider decisions, and the role of American capital in supporting Chinese firms linked to strategic industries.
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Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Over the weekend, the alternate route, which hugs the Omani coast, was expanded to accommodate both inbound and outbound traffic.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Asia continues to shape outbound demand and expectations, especially around premium experiences.
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Anup Keshan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
During the Biden administration, Congress demonstrated growing interest in outbound investment screening, pension fund exposure, index provider decisions, and the role of American capital in supporting Chinese firms linked to strategic industries.
—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Over the weekend, the alternate route, which hugs the Omani coast, was expanded to accommodate both inbound and outbound traffic.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Asia continues to shape outbound demand and expectations, especially around premium experiences.
—
Anup Keshan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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“Outbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outbound. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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outbound
adjective
out·bound
ˈau̇t-ˌbau̇nd 
: outward bound
outbound traffic
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