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'This is GREAT': Trump lauds Syria 'pitching itself' as alternative to Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war | World News - Hindustan Times
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for Syria potentially serving as an alternative transit route for oil exports, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz during heightened tensions with Iran.
By Wire · Hindustan Times·Bangkok desk·Thursday 3 September 2026·4 min read
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