Gulf Countries Rush to Build New Oil Routes to Avoid Iran

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing countries to find new ways to ship oil, but experts say it won't be easy.

There is a narrow strip of water called the Strait of Hormuz. It is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world. A huge amount of the world’s oil travels through this water. Lately, things have been tense near the strait because of the war involving Iran. Countries that produce oil are worried. They are afraid that their ships could be blocked or attacked if the fighting gets worse. Because of this fear, Gulf countries are spending a lot of money on new ways to move their oil. They are building long pipelines across the land and using different ports. The goal is to move oil with…