Photos of beachgoers in UAE where oil tankers and cargo ships line up in Hormuz Strait

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12 Mar 2026 • 12:28 AM MYT
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People on the coast of the United Arab Emirates can see oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz while playing on swings, riding horses and camping out on the beach near Khor Fakkan, as the war in Iran affects the global energy supply.

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