Syria, eyeing role as Middle East hub, offers options to bypass Hormuz
By The Washington Post (World News) | Created at 2026-09-02 10:32:00 | Updated at 2026-09-02 22:45:20
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The wartime blockage of cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is a boon for Syria, which is poised to capitalize on a need for alternative transit routes for oil.