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

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

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.

This is what I would call a major oil slick.
  1. acdha

    In addition to being cheaper, you never hear about a massive sun or wind spill and the prices never change due to events thousands of miles away.

  2. CrzyLngPwd

    Just one of the many unintended consequences of the USA and Israel attacking Iran.

  3. throw1234567891

    Business is business.

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