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12 August 2026

Gulf states scramble for Strait of Hormuz alternative

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Source reporting: Deutsche Welle English

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Gulf states scramble for Strait of Hormuz alternative

Saudi Arabia has redirected oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz, but most Gulf producers still lack a reliable backup option to the world's most important energy choke point.

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