Hormuz ‘Cannot Be Obsolete,’ Qatar Energy Minister Says

Qatar Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said the Strait of Hormuz cannot be made obsolete during remarks at the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum in September. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on September 1 that the strait would become economically insignificant within two years. Al-Kaabi's comment directly addressed Bessent's characterization of the waterway's future viability.

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