Bypassing Hormuz: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor could threaten Iran, experts say

NEWS SUMMARY

Iran is expressing growing concern over the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a project launched in September 2023 that offers a trade route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Experts suggest IMEC poses a strategic threat by providing an alternative to Iranian-controlled shipping lanes and potentially reducing global dependence on oil, while Israel's inclusion strengthens a regional bloc against Iran.

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Iran is worried that the rapid advance of the IMEC corridor could offer a viable alternative to trade and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, while strengthening Israel's regional standing.

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