New US-backed proposal to build a network of overland energy pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is gaining attention as tensions in the region expose a critical vulnerability in the global energy system, Fox reports

The proposed network of overland energy pipelines aims to enhance security and reliability in the global energy supply by bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint highly susceptible to geopolitical tensions. This initiative underscores the growing concern over regional stability and could incentivize shifts in energy flows, impacting oil prices, risk sentiment, and the strategies of energy-dependent economies.