As conflict persists across West Asia, Gulf nations are accelerating plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, moving long-discussed pipeline projects from theoretical concepts toward operational reality.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway handling nearly 20 million barrels of oil per day, remains the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint. However, recent attacks on shipping and heightened geopolitical instability have forced regional powers to seek more secure overland alternatives.
