Oil Slick Reaches Oman as Hornuz Disruption Continues

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has escalated into an environmental crisis as an oil slick from a grounded tanker reaches Oman's coastline. The incident is adding to concerns over the future of the Strait of Hormuz, where commercial traffic remains at a fraction of its pre-war level.

Only 14 vessels crossed the Strait on Tuesday, according to maritime intelligence firm Kpler, down from more than 130 vessels a day before the conflict. Most of the vessels that did cross used an Iran-approved route that Washington has warned against using.

The International Energy Agency has warned that the reopening of Hormuz is becoming increasingly urgent as countries draw down oil stocks to compensate for disrupted flows.