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Gulf nations are exploring alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz for energy transport, discussing the challenges and opportunities with correspondent Timour Azhari.

Gulf nations are scrambling to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Timour Azhari, chief correspondent in Saudi Arabia, about the mania for pipelines and the geopolitical hurdles to diversification. Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reuters Econ World ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch Reuters Morning Bid ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ For information on our privacy and data protection practices visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Further Listening:⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gulf’s nightmare scenario Iran: supply shock Energy War ⁠Our Standards: ⁠The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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