Syria becomes alternative energy corridor for oil as Hormuz effectively blo
Syria has become an alternative energy corridor for oil as the Strait of Hormuz is effectively blocked due to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Hundreds of Iraqi oil trucks are transporting crude overland to Syria's Baniyas port for onward shipment to Europe. This route, though costly, serves as a crucial workaround for energy supplies.
- ▪Syria is receiving hundreds of Iraqi oil trucks carrying crude to the Baniyas port.
- ▪The overland route serves as an alternative to the blocked Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The blockade is attributed to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- ▪The new corridor enables oil shipments to reach Europe despite regional disruptions.
- ▪The workaround is described as costly but essential for energy transit.
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Toggle PlaySyria becomes alternative energy corridor for oil as Hormuz effectively blockedNewsFeedSyria becomes alternative energy corridor for oil as Hormuz effectively bloSyria is receiving hundreds of Iraqi oil trucks hauling crude overland to its Baniyas port as an alternative energy corridor to Europe, creating a costly but crucial workaround while the Strait of Hormuz is largely blocked by the US-Israeli war on Iran.Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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