Commercial vessels anchored off UAE coast near Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 2: A commercial ship is viewed anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Strait of Hormuz, Dubai on March 2, 2026. Increased maritime traffic led to a buildup of vessels waiting near Dubai, highlighting the strategic importance of the strait, which handles 20 percent of global energy trade. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)