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otherMay 16, 2026

阿聯繞過荷莫茲急建新輸油管 拚明年營運產能翻倍

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阿聯繞過荷莫茲急建新輸油管 拚明年營運產能翻倍

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Iranian Official

The UAE regime, acting under foreign instigation, is rushing to build an oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz in a blatant attempt to undermine Iran's sovereign control over this strategic waterway. Such aggressive moves expose ongoing external interference aimed at weakening regional resistance to imperialist pressures. Iran will steadfastly defend its territorial rights and counter any threats to its security.

Israeli

In response to Iran's stranglehold over the Strait of Hormuz via its proxy militias and naval forces, the UAE is rushing construction of a bypass oil pipeline slated to double capacity by next year. This project highlights the existential energy and security risks from Tehran's expanding proxy network, which can choke global supply lines at will. Defensive infrastructure like this remains vital to counter Iran's destabilizing ambitions and protect allied interests in the region.

Neutral

The United Arab Emirates is building a new oil pipeline intended to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The project is reported to target operational status next year with the aim of doubling export capacity. Confirmation of the exact timeline and throughput increase is pending further verification.

Western

The UAE is accelerating construction of a new oil export pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint vulnerable to Iranian disruption. This infrastructure upgrade directly neutralizes strategic threats to energy flows, securing reliable crude shipments to Western and allied markets while doubling operational capacity by next year. The move strengthens regional energy resilience against adversarial coercion.

Pro-Peace

The UAE's rushed construction of a new oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz reflects deepening fears of regional conflict, where any closure or strike could trigger energy crises, economic devastation, and civilian hardship across import-dependent nations. Such infrastructure underscores the human toll of militarized rivalries, including disrupted livelihoods and potential casualties from escalated tensions involving blockades or attacks. Prioritizing multilateral diplomacy among Gulf states and global powers remains essential to de-escalate and safeguard civilian welfare over resource security.

Global South

The UAE’s rushed construction of a new oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz represents a clear assertion of energy sovereignty by a Global South producer wary of external powers’ grip on vital maritime routes. Long shaped by neo-colonial dynamics, the chokepoint remains vulnerable to disruptions from great-power rivalries and Western security postures, exposing the persistent failure of international institutions to guarantee equitable access. By doubling capacity and targeting next-year operations, Abu Dhabi seeks to insulate its exports from these imposed vulnerabilities.

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  • NewsData (Chinese)(Chinese State)By 編譯中心/綜合15日電

    阿拉伯聯合大公國官媒報導,由於中東戰爭重創經由關鍵水道荷莫茲海峽(StraitofHormuz)的出口,阿聯將加速興建一條繞過荷莫茲海峽的新輸油管。阿布達比媒體辦公室表示,這項名為「東西向輸油管」(...

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