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Greenpeace Finds Five Major Oil Spills in Hormuz
A report from the Greenpeace organization revealed that satellite images have shown the presence of five large oil slicks in the Strait of Hormuz, posing a significant environmental threat. The images depict pollution near the Iranian coast around Qeshm Island, which is home to extensive mangrove forests, as well as an oil slick on the southern Omani side of the strait, near an important migratory bird stopover area. The slicks are likely caused by the sinking of the oil tanker "Resco," according to estimates, with the extent expanding from 400 to 600 square kilometers over just a few days. The reasons for this expansion remain unclear, but it could be due to additional damage to the vessel or weather changes. It is worth noting that the U.S. military has attacked oil tankers linked to Iran in the region, and the area is susceptible to attacks that are difficult to directly associate with the pollution.
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