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Between Iran & Oman: Haredi reporter sails into heart of tensions in Strait of Hormuz
Israel National News • • world
Key Points:
- Haredi journalist Yitzhak Horowitz traveled to the Omani Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically critical and heavily secured shipping route amid regional tensions.
- Locals reported increased military presence, strict scrutiny of visitors, and warnings against photographing military sites, reflecting heightened security concerns in the area.
- Smuggling operations persist despite risks, with livestock transported from Iran to Oman and electronic equipment moved from Dubai to Iran via speedboats.
- Large oil tankers anchor near the coast during the day, waiting until night to cross the strait due to fears of attacks and naval mines; a recent drone attack on a tanker was recounted by a local captain.
- Horowitz’s detailed account and photographs of the journey through the Strait of Hormuz are featured in the holiday edition of Bakehila magazine.
