U.S. says pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz be irrelevant. Energy experts disagree

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that oil pipelines will make the Strait of Hormuz irrelevant within two years, but energy experts disagree, saying such a shift is unlikely. The Strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and experts argue pipelines cannot easily replace its strategic importance. The debate highlights ongoing tensions over energy security and geopolitical risks in the region.