Gulf Nations Invest Billions in Ports and Pipelines to Reduce Hormuz Reliance
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Gulf nations are making multi-billion-dollar investments in new ports and pipeline infrastructure to reduce their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. The strait has historically been one of the world's busiest oil transit routes, carrying approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies. The push is driven by a desire to limit Iran's leverage over global energy markets, given Tehran's proximity to and influence over the waterway. By developing alternative export routes, Gulf states aim to safeguard their oil revenues against potential disruptions at the strategically critical chokepoint.
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