Trump Proposes $5B Fund to Rebuild Gulf Energy Infrastructure, Bypass Hormuz

The U.S. has proposed a $5 billion fund, targeting $10 billion with Gulf state contributions, to rebuild energy infrastructure damaged in the Iran war and develop alternative export routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal, reported by WSJ citing unnamed sources, signals a major U.S. initiative to reshape Gulf energy security and reduce dependence on the Hormuz chokepoint. Details on fund mechanics and Gulf state participation remain unconfirmed.