Major Oil Spill in Gulf of Oman Following Tanker Incident Near Fujairah
Satellite imagery has detected an oil spill stretching over 36 kilometers in the Gulf of Oman, following reports of explosions targeting oil tankers.
Satellite images have revealed a significant oil spill in the Gulf of Oman, off the coast of Fujairah. The slick extends for more than 36 kilometers near the Omani coastline.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed that an explosion targeted an oil tanker near Musandam. Meanwhile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that three tankers were hit by explosions, attributing the incidents to American actions.
Tracking data indicates that the tanker involved was carrying a cargo of two million barrels of oil, which had been loaded from Basra.
Despite these incidents, maritime navigation data confirms that vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to flow normally.