KHOR FAKKAN, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Families enjoying recreational activities along the United Arab Emirates shoreline are witnessing an extraordinary sight as numerous oil tankers and commercial vessels form lengthy queues in the Strait of Hormuz, visible from beaches near Khor Fakkan where visitors swing on playground equipment, take horseback rides, and set up camping sites.
The maritime congestion serves as a stark visual reminder of how regional conflicts in Iran are creating disruptions to international energy transportation networks.
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