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Updated · p.dw.com · Apr 27Gulf States Fast-Track Oil Export Alternatives After Strait of Hormuz Crisis
1 articles · Updated · p.dw.com · Apr 27
- The US-Israel war with Iran in February 2026 led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting global oil flows.
- Gulf states are accelerating plans for new pipelines and export routes to bypass the vulnerable strait and secure energy exports.
- These infrastructure projects could reduce future supply disruptions but require significant financial and political commitment from regional powers.