Strait of Hormuz security hits shipping and travel: Transit through the Strait of Hormuz is near a standstill as Iran resumes attacks on vessels, while the US says it can keep a naval blockade of Iran “indefinitely.” UAE condemns drone strikes: Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC said two of its vessels were attacked while transiting on Thursday evening; the UAE called it piracy by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and urged an unconditional reopening. Traffic stays thin: Ship-tracking data shows only a handful of crossings daily, with no crude oil shipments visible on Friday. Airlines adjust for risk: Etihad, Emirates, Air Arabia and others have canceled or altered regional flights and are urging passengers to check status before departure, with conflict-zone advisories extended over parts of the Gulf including Oman. Oman faces spill risk: A Russian-linked tanker, Caroline Bezengi, has run aground off Oman’s coast and is leaking, prompting containment efforts and public warnings to avoid contaminated areas. Oman tourism projects continue: Al Dakhiliyah Governorate is pushing tourism and heritage work in Al Hamra and Bahla, with several projects reporting progress and completion rates up to 94%.