Syria Emerges as Key Oil Transit Route Amid Hormuz Blockage
🔴 Tension RisingOz Arab Media2026-05-02
With the Strait of Hormuz blocked due to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, Syria has emerged as an alternative energy corridor for Europe. Hundreds of Iraqi oil trucks are transporting crude to Syria's Baniyas port, providing a workaround for energy supplies. This shift highlights Syria's importance in European energy security during times of heightened conflict in the Middle East.