Hormuz ‘Cannot Be Obsolete,' Qatar Energy Minister Says

• The Strait of Hormuz is vital for trade, including oil and gas, for many Gulf nations.
• Countries like Iraq, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain depend on the Strait for their waterways.
• A substantial amount of non-oil and gas trade also passes through the Strait.

Qatar Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi asserts that the Strait of Hormuz 'cannot be obsolete,' highlighting its critical role for trade, including oil and gas, for numerous Gulf countries like Iraq, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. He emphasizes that a significant volume of trade, beyond just energy, relies on this waterway, making any suggestion of its obsolescence incorrect.