Al Jazeera · 2026-10-25
• What happened: Oil slick from tanker in Hormuz Strait washes up on UAE beaches Oil slick from tanker in Hormuz Strait washes up on UAE beaches An oil slick has been filmed washing up on the UAE shoreline, prompting authorities to close beaches in Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al-Khaimah. A crude oil tanker reportedly struck an Iranian-laid n... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Oil slick from tanker in Hormuz Strait washes up on UAE beaches
An oil slick has been filmed washing up on the UAE shoreline, prompting authorities to close beaches in Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al-Khaimah. A crude oil tanker reportedly struck an Iranian-laid naval mine near the Strait of Hormuz in early October.
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