Suspected Oil Spill Detected Near Iran's Kharg Island Amid Ongoing Conflict
Satellite images have revealed a suspected oil spill near Iran's Kharg Island, a major hub for the country's oil exports. The spill, covering approximately 45 square kilometers, appears to be the largest since the onset of the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The cause of the spill remains unknown, and there has been no immediate response from the U.S. military or Iran's UN mission. Kharg Island is crucial for Iran's oil exports, with much of the oil destined for China. The ongoing conflict has led to significant disruptions in global oil supply chains.