The United States military, under President Donald Trump’s directive, is set to begin a naval blockade around Iran starting Monday morning, according to the US Central Command. Iran has warned that while the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to civilian vessels, no military ships will be allowed to pass. The blockade follows a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, after which Iran effectively closed the strait, a route that carries about 20 percent of the world’s energy supply, triggering global energy instability.
In response, Gulf countries such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia are moving to secure alternative routes. Qatar has lifted all maritime restrictions, while Saudi Arabia announced that its east-west pipeline, previously damaged by Iranian attacks, is now fully operational. This pipeline can transport up to seven million barrels of oil daily, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz entirely. Additionally, Saudi Arabia’s Manifa oil field is ready to supply an extra 300,000 barrels per day.
Amid the ongoing crisis, Gulf nations are relying on new strategies and alternative routes to sustain their economies, as uncertainty over the Hormuz Strait continues.
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