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Syria's Bold Strait of Hormuz Alternative Wins Trump's 'GREAT!' Approval
Syria's Bold Strait of Hormuz Alternative Wins Trump's 'GREAT!' Approval. Damascus is seeking to use its Mediterranean coastline and existing transport infrastructure to offer an alternative route for oil and other goods. Trump on Thursday shared a Washington Post report on Syria's plans on Truth Social, writing: "This is GREAT!" He described the move as Syria "pitching itself as an alternative to the Strait ofHormuz.
Why it matters. This proposed transport route offers an alternative to the critical Strait of Hormuz, potentially reshaping regional trade and energy logistics in the Middle East.
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