An oil spill from a damaged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has reached beaches in the United Arab Emirates, prompting their closure in Ras Al Khaimah until further notice.
The spill has raised environmental concerns as the oil reaches the UAE shoreline. The affected beaches will remain closed while the situation develops.
The incident centres on the Strait of Hormuz, where the tanker was damaged before the spill spread towards the UAE’s beaches.
