The US announced new economic sanctions aimed at loosening Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz. The measure is part of a strategy that includes relying on energy producers to reduce dependence on this strategic waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important navigation routes for oil transport, and Iran has historically threatened or acted to disrupt traffic through this passage.
According to the article, US authorities argue that the development of alternative pipelines could render the Strait of Hormuz irrelevant for global energy flows.
However, energy experts disagree with this assessment, questioning the practical viability of this approach and the ability of alternative pipelines to fully replace the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.
