U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Strait of Hormuz Will Lose Importance
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its past state.
- He noted that Iran has attempted to use the strait as a 'chokepoint.'
- Bessent predicted that in the next two years, the strait will gradually lose its importance.
- He estimated that more than 50% to 70% of the energy currently transported through the strait will be rerouted through underground pipelines.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent commented on the future significance of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that it will never regain its former importance. He highlighted Iran's attempts to use the strait as a strategic chokepoint in the region.
Bessent forecasted that over the next two years, the Strait of Hormuz will gradually diminish in importance and will become a more ordinary waterway.
He further estimated that a significant portion of the energy currently transported through the strait, potentially more than 50% or even 70%, will be redirected through underground pipelines, indicating a shift in energy transport routes.
美国财政部长贝森特：霍尔木兹海峡将失去重要性
美国财政部长贝森特评论了霍尔木兹海峡未来的重要性，表示该海峡将永远无法恢复到过去的状态。他强调了伊朗试图将该海峡作为该地区战略瓶颈的尝试。
贝森特预测，在未来两年内，霍尔木兹海峡将逐渐减少重要性，变得更加普通。
他进一步估计，目前通过该海峡运输的能源中，可能超过50%甚至70%将通过地下管道重新安排，这表明能源运输路线的转变。