Heavy rains on Hormuz Island in southern Iran transformed parts of the island’s shoreline — known locally as Red Beach — into a vivid crimson tide, captivating visitors and viewers across social media. Videos and images shared online show rainwater washing rich red mineral soils from the slopes into the nearby sea, coloring both the water and sandy shore an intense red hue. Read all about it - Link in the comments 🔗 #redsea #iran #hormuzisland | Gulf News

This morning, Red Beach on Hormuz Island, one of Iran’s most striking natural wonders, known for its deep red shoreline that appeared to bleed into the sea during rainfall. The unusual colour comes from the high concentration of iron oxide in the island’s soil and sand. When rain falls, the iron-rich earth mixes with water and washes toward the coast, intensifying the red hues and creating a dramatic contrast against the blue waters of the Persian Gulf. Hormuz Island is often referred to as a “r