Iran Demands Compensation for Oil Spill It Allegedly Caused

Iran is demanding compensation for an oil spill that has affected its shores, but a closer look reveals that Tehran may be trying to deflect blame. The spill occurred after Iran attacked a tanker, the Minoan Pioneer, on August 3 while it was sailing in Omani waters. Satellite images show how the oil spread eastward towards Iran's Qeshm Island.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, claimed that a 'foreign bulk carrier' was responsible for the spill, but TrankerTrackers.com suggests otherwise. The Minoan Pioneer was allegedly attacked by Iran, causing the oil spill. Oil residue washed up on Qeshm Island on Thursday after a crude tanker was struck by Tehran earlier this month.

Baqaei accused foreign actors of being behind the oil spill and claimed it was part of 'extensive pollution' in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, which has caused trillions of dollars in damage to Iran's coastal areas. President Trump has slammed such demands, claiming the US has full control of the strait as the naval blockade continues to take a toll on Iran's economy.