Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: How Gulf countries are preparing for life without the waterway
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Independent
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Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing Middle Eastern nations to develop alternative trade routes and infrastructure. As US-Iran conflicts disrupt global oil flows, Gulf countries are investing in pipeline networks, port expansions, and diversified export corridors to reduce dependency on this critical waterway and strengthen economic resilience amid regional instability.
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Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: How Gulf countries are preparing for life without the waterway
The US and Iran continue tit-for-tat strikes over the vital shipping route while a fifth of the world’s oil supply remains at a standstill. But Gulf countries have been looking towards alternatives for a more independent future, Maira Butt reports
