Do Gulf States Have a Backup Plan as Strait of Hormuz Comes Under Pressure?
Saudi Arabia has shown it can reroute oil exports away from the strait, but most Gulf countries still struggle to find an effective alternative to the vital energy corridor, according to Deutsche Welle Arabic.
Saudi Arabia has demonstrated its ability to reroute oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz, but most Gulf states continue to struggle to find an effective alternative to the world's most important energy corridor, Deutsche Welle's Arabic service reported.
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- مضيق هرمز تحت الضغط .. هل تملك دول الخليج خطة بديلة؟ — Deutsche Welle — Arabic
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