The obstruction of passage through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has prompted multiple Middle Eastern countries to explore alternative energy routes.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for energy exports from Gulf nations such as Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. Due to the U.S.-Iran conflict, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has now been virtually halted. According to reports from the United States on the 24th, governments and energy companies in several Middle Eastern …










