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 potential disaster, with the slicks threatening to spread and contaminate the sensitive marine ecosystem of the Gulf. The incident highlights the risks associated with the ongoing tensions in the region, which have led to a surge in attacks on vessels and infrastructure.