Iran's attacks target key oil and food routes outside Hormuz Strait

Iran's drone strikes on Oman's Salalah and UAE's Fujairah ports are hitting alternative routes that reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. These ports aren't just vital for oil-they're also crucial for food security, handling grain shipments for Gulf states. The attacks risk disrupting global oil markets and regional supply chains. #MiddleEastNews #OilSecurity https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/03/12/irans-attack-on-salahah-aims-to-close-hormuz-exit-ramps/