Tiran

[ti-rahn]

noun

1. Strait of, a navigable waterway between the N Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.

2. an island in this strait, belonging to Saudi Arabia.

Tiran

/ tɪˈrɑːn /

noun

1. a strait between the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea. Length: 16 km (10 miles). Width: 8 km (5 miles)

Example Sentences

The public security minister, Tiran Alles, told Parliament that the legislation would protect against online fraud, the spread of false information and the abuse of women and children.

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Public Security Minister Tiran Alles introduced the bill in Parliament, saying it seeks to address problems related to online fraud, abuse and false statements that threaten national security and stability.

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But Public Security Minister Tiran Alles insisted that the searches will continue, saying the human rights body should identify specific instances of abuse.

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The body of Tiran Fero, a 17-year-old Druze Israeli, was returned to his family after Israel negotiated with the Palestinian Authority.

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Tiran’s funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, on what would have been his 18th birthday.

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