In the United Arab Emirates, fishermen are collateral victims of war in Iran

Since the start of the war in Iran, fishing boats have been confined to ports along the Emirati coastline near the Strait of Hormuz. In Dubai, the sector has come to a standstill and fish market prices have soared.

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Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Time: 7:10 pm (Paris)

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