In sleepy town on Strait of Hormuz, war rages just over horizon
By NYT News Service••The Times of India
Khasab, Oman, a town on the Strait of Hormuz, experiences a deceptive calm amidst regional war and choked oil trade. The town, usually a tourist hub, sees quiet docks and empty tour desks. Residents gather for Ramadan meals, aware of the conflict just over th…
On a quiet stretch of coastline at a tip of the Arabian Peninsula, two boys were skipping stones at sunset, vying to see who could put the farthest ripple into the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.The …