Marco Rubio's Hormuz

Rubio’s bypass plan: Can the world escape the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint?

Senator Marco Rubio suggested a way to move oil without using the Strait of Hormuz. He wants to build or use other routes, such as the Red Sea, to avoid the chokepoint. Experts say the plan faces limits because existing pipelines cannot carry enough oil. They also warn that go through neighboring countries. Experts say the plan faces limits because existing pipelines cannot carry enough oil. They also warn that ships in the Red Sea face attacks, making any alternative risky.