https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-proposes-10bn-fund-with-arab-allies-to-bypass-hormuzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-proposes-10bn-fund-with-arab-allies-to-bypass-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-proposes-10bn-fund-with-arab-allies-to-bypass-hormuz#u83087Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:50:58 +0000The Trump administration is proposing an investment fund to rebuild energy infrastructure in the Gulf. Reports on the fund's size vary, with some sources citing $5 billion and others claiming $10 billion. The initiative aims to reconstruct sites affected by war with Iran and establish new oil routes to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. This effort, referred to by some as the PACT plan, involves collaboration with Arab allies to secure energy transit.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies. Establishing alternative routes reduces the strat