Hormuz ‘Cannot Be Obsolete,’ Qatar Energy Minister Says

The minister selling gas through the strait says the strait matters. The Treasury Secretary who doesn't says it's basically a puddle.

Qatar Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi discusses the future of the Strait of Hormuz and says that to call the strait obsolete is “wrong.” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented on Sept. 1 that the Strait of Hormuz will be like a worthless piece of water in two years. He spoke with Annmarie Hordern at the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum, UNGA Special Edition; Powered by Bloomberg. (Source: Bloomberg)

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