Oil spill spreads; more beaches closed

The UAE has closed several beaches due to an oil spill from a tanker attacked on October 9. The spill is spreading towards Umm Al Quwain, raising environmental concerns. Authorities are assessing the ecological damage while restricting access to coastal areas. The Gem N.2 tanker was hit by an unknown projectile, causing a fire and subsequent oil leak. October has seen a rise in attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening maritime security risks.