Iran Denies Reports of Second Oil Slick Near Kharg Island
Reports of a second suspected oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island have raised fears of a major environmental disaster in a vital global oil corridor. Iran has denied these claims, which come amid concerns about its crude industry under US blockade.
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Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor
Maritime intelligence firm detects a second suspected oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island as a larger spill moves toward Saudi Arabian waters.
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An oil spill near Iran's Kharg Island, the country's primary oil export hub, has raised concerns amid a US naval blockade. Satellite images show a significant oil slick, potentially amounting to 3,000 barrels lost. This incident occurs as Iran faces a storage crisis due to the blockade, with capacity nearing its limit.
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