Oil Spills from Two Tankers Off Iran's Coast Amid Rising Tensions
Two tankers near Larak Island off the coast of Iran are leaking oil into the waterway, as reported by maritime data consultancy WindWard. One of the leaks is from the Greek-owned tanker Kavomaleas, which was attacked by the IRGC and towed into Iranian waters. The other leak is from an unidentified AIS-dark tanker. These spills are among the first significant oil releases linked to the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran and the U.S. have engaged in multiple attacks. Despite the risks, vessel traffic continues at a low rate through the strait, with several ships moving without AIS signals. 
