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otherMay 15, 2026

阿拉伯联合大公国加速兴建新输油管 绕过荷莫兹海峡

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阿拉伯联合大公国加速兴建新输油管 绕过荷莫兹海峡

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Iranian Official

The United Arab Emirates, acting under foreign instigation, is accelerating construction of a new oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a direct challenge to Iran's sovereign control over this strategic waterway. Such moves constitute foreign-backed aggression aimed at eroding the Islamic Republic's regional leverage and security. Iran will firmly resist these hostile efforts to safeguard its territorial rights and deter further provocations.

Israeli

The UAE's accelerated push to build new oil pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz underscores Iran's persistent threat to choke global energy routes through its naval forces and proxy networks, including the Houthis and Iraqi militias, posing an existential risk to regional stability. From Israel's perspective, this infrastructure serves as a critical defensive necessity, reducing vulnerability to Tehran's ability to weaponize the strait and disrupt supplies to key partners. Such moves align with broader efforts to counter Iran's axis of aggression and safeguard strategic interests.

Neutral

The United Arab Emirates is constructing a new oil pipeline intended to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Official statements indicate the project timeline has been expedited, though specific completion dates and capacity details remain unconfirmed in public reporting.

Western

The United Arab Emirates is accelerating construction of a new oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, securing alternative export routes for crude shipments. This move directly counters Iranian threats to maritime traffic through the vital chokepoint, enhancing energy security for Western allies and NATO partners. By neutralizing risks of supply disruption, the project supports precise strategic objectives to maintain stable global oil flows.

Pro-Peace

The UAE's rushed construction of an oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz highlights how regional militarization and conflict risks force nations to divert billions from civilian welfare into energy security measures, inflating global oil prices that burden vulnerable populations with higher living costs. Such projects underscore the humanitarian fallout of tensions, where potential disruptions threaten food security and healthcare access for millions across the Middle East and beyond. Prioritizing diplomatic negotiations to de-escalate Strait-related disputes offers a far less destructive path than infrastructure built for war scenarios.

Global South

The United Arab Emirates is accelerating construction of new oil pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, asserting sovereign control over its energy exports amid chokepoints long shaped by external naval presences. This push reflects the enduring neo-colonial dynamics that leave Global South producers vulnerable to conflicts and blockades tied to great-power rivalries rather than local priorities. It also underscores the persistent failure of international institutions to deliver secure, equitable energy routes independent of such external pressures.

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  • NewsData (Chinese)(Chinese State)By rfi - 法国国际广播电台

    阿布达比媒体办公室(Abu Dhabi Media Office)表示,这项名为「东西向输油管」(West-East Pipeline)计画,将让国营的阿布达比国家石油公司(ADNOC)经由富查伊哈港(Fujairah port)的产能翻倍,预计明年投入营运。 报导指出,阿布达比王储哈立德(Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan)已「指示阿布达比国家石油公司加速完成这项计画」。 根据富查伊哈港网站资料,现有从哈布珊(Habshan)油田通往富查伊哈、全长360公里的输油管,每日运量180万桶。 阿联本月

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