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- India is exploring Oman's Sohar Port as a contingency route for trade and energy supplies due to ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
- Cargo services between India and Sohar have increased fourfold since the Middle East crisis began.
- Saudi Arabia is also utilizing the location to transfer crude oil while its pipelines face threats.
- This development provides India with a resilient logistics network to maintain access to Gulf markets.
What to watch next
- Development of the Oman-UAE rail connection
- Expansion of the Secure Green Land Corridor between Oman and Saudi Arabia
- Escalation levels in the Strait of Hormuz
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