Major oil slick hits Iran's Qeshm Island after ship strike in Strait of Hormuz

Major oil slick washes up on Iran coast after Hormuz ship strike

BBC Verify has confirmed a major oil slick washing up on Iran's Qeshm Island, originating from the Minoan Pioneer bulk carrier struck in the Strait of Hormuz on 3 August. Satellite imagery shows the spill spread over 300 sq km, threatening mangrove forests, turtle nesting sites, and fishing communities. Analysts suspect Iran was behind the attack, which is part of a series of strikes on vessels in the region.