Iran Battles Oil Spill Off Qeshm Island Amid US-Iran Conflict
The oil spill off Qeshm Island in Iran's Persian Gulf has raised environmental concerns amidst the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Satellite images show a dark trail of pollution in the waters near Shib Deraz, with black deposits on the nearby beaches.
A cleanup operation is underway to contain and collect the spilled oil, but the source of the pollution remains unclear. According to TankerTrackers.com Inc., the spill may have resulted from an Iranian attack on a bulk carrier earlier this month.
The incident highlights the increased risk of spills in the Gulf due to the multiple attacks on tankers during the five-month conflict. The International Maritime Organization has reported 65 confirmed incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and across the Middle East since March.