Oil Tankers Go Dark in Strait of Hormuz as UAE Sidesteps Iranian Threats
🔴 Tension RisingKyiv Post2026-05-07
The UAE disabled tracking systems on oil tankers to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened tensions with Iran and concerns over energy supply disruptions. ADNOC's oil exports have decreased, and other Gulf producers are adjusting their shipments. US President Trump paused a naval operation escorting vessels through the Strait, seeking a deal to end the conflict while preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.