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news Dw English 2026-04-27

Iran Conflict Threatens Strait of Hormuz Energy Dominance

The ongoing conflict has revealed vulnerabilities in global energy markets. Meanwhile, major powers and Gulf leaders are planning new pipelines to secure oil supply routes.


The conflict has brutally exposed the energy market's Achilles heel. While global powers China, India and the EU push renewables, Gulf leaders are advancing plans for new bypass pipelines to safeguard their oil empires.

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