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One of the most influential businessmen in the Gulf, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, has released a powerful open letter addressing former U.S. President Donald Trump — and he did not hold back.
Al Habtoor, a billionaire, former diplomat, and a major voice in the UAE establishment, asked a blunt question:
“Who gave you the authority to drag our region into a war with Iran? Who gave you permission to turn our region into a battlefield?”
His message reflects growing frustration in the Gulf over the escalating conflict with Iran.
In the letter, Al Habtoor questioned whether the decision to escalate was truly Trump's — or if it came under pressure from Benjamin Netanyahu and his government. He also raised concerns about whether the potential collateral damage was calculated before military action began. �
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He warned that Gulf countries are now facing security threats they never chose, placing the region at the center of a conflict that could destabilize the Middle East. �
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Al Habtoor also referenced the “Board of Peace” initiative, which Gulf nations helped fund in the name of stability and cooperation. Now, with rising military escalation, he asked a direct question:
“Where did those peace initiatives go?” �
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The businessman reminded Trump of his campaign promises to avoid foreign wars, noting that military operations have already expanded into multiple countries including Somalia, Iraq, Yemen, Nigeria, Syria, Iran, and Venezuela.
He also highlighted the enormous financial cost of war — potentially tens of billions of dollars, funded largely by American taxpayers.
But the most powerful line came at the end of his message:
“True leadership is not measured by decisions of war, but by wisdom, respect for others, and the ability to pursue peace.” �
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This statement matters because Al Habtoor is not an outsider. As chairman of the Al Habtoor Group and a prominent figure in the Gulf’s political and business circles, his public criticism signals growing unease among America’s closest Arab partners.

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There’s growing talk online that the U.S. or regional powers could simply dig a canal across the UAE–Oman land strip and bypass the Strait of Hormuz altogether.
On paper? It sounds strategic.
In reality? It’s far more complicated.
Let’s break it down.
1️⃣ The Geography Is Real — And Critical
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important energy chokepoints on Earth.
• Roughly 20% of global oil trade flows through it
• It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman
• In some areas, the land gap is only a few dozen miles wide
That narrow strip is why canal theories keep resurfacing.
2️⃣ Mega Infrastructure Isn’t a Crisis Fix
Building a canal isn’t a “Plan B” you activate during a war.
Major projects take decades, not months.
For comparison:
• Panama Canal → ~10 years to build (with massive cost and political struggle)
• Suez Canal expansion → years of planning and construction
Markets react in days.
Canals take generations.
That mismatch is everything.
3️⃣ The Political Hurdles Are Enormous
A canal would require:
• Approval from the United Arab Emirates
• Approval from Oman
• Regional military security guarantees
• Tens of billions in international financing
• Long-term geopolitical stability
In an active conflict zone, those conditions are far from guaranteed.
4️⃣ Energy Markets Price Immediate Risk — Not Future Ideas
Oil doesn’t spike because of a canal that might exist in 2040.
It spikes because tankers are threatened today.
Shipping disruption = instant volatility.
Insurance costs rise.
Supply fears surge.
That’s why the Strait of Hormuz still dominates energy risk models.
5️⃣ Yes — Alternatives Exist (But They’re Limited)
Regional players have already tried reducing dependence:
• Saudi pipelines to the Red Sea
• UAE pipelines to the Gulf of Oman
• Strategic petroleum reserves
• Diversified shipping lanes
These help — but none fully replace Hormuz capacity right now.
🚨 Bottom Line
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most strategically vital waterways on Earth.
Long-term infrastructure could reduce reliance someday.
But in the short term?
Global energy markets still live — and price risk — based on that narrow stretch of water.

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