Scott Bessent questioned the strategic value of the Strait of Hormuz as regional players pursue alternative sea routes.
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Scott Bessent questioned the strategic value of the Strait of Hormuz as regional players pursue alternative sea routes.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Gulf nations are investing in alternative trade routes to mitigate risks associated with the Strait of Hormuz.Sub-event
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Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
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United Arab Emirates
country in Western Asia
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