Europe’s $29 billion Iran War bill is driving a scramble for new energy routes
The European Union is accelerating efforts to establish alternative energy and trade routes, particularly the India-Middle-East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), in response to the economic disruptions caused by the Iran war. This initiative aims to enhance energy security and supply chain resilience by bypassing conflict zones like the Strait of Hormuz. Key players like Israel and India are supportive, but the project's full realization hinges on normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, a complex geopolitical issue. AI