Two slicks have appeared in Iranian waters, satellite imagery and video verified by Reuters show, as tit-for-tat attacks on oil tankers and other vessels by Iran and the United States spark concerns about environmental damage to the Gulf.
The development raises fears of a major oil spill in the region, which could have devastating consequences for marine life and the local ecosystem. The Gulf is a critical waterway for global oil trade, with many tankers and vessels passing through its waters on a daily basis.