Large oil slick detected off Irans major oil depot

A large oil slick has been detected off a key Iranian oil depot, according to reports. The New York Times cited satellite images showing the spill near Iran’s Kharg Island export hub.

The incident comes amid tensions between the US and Iran, with President Trump recently stating that his blockade of Iran is “squeezing” the country so hard that it may be forced to dump oil into the Gulf.

Satellite images from Reuters showed a suspected oil spill near Kharg Island. Ynetnews also reported on the incident, citing satellite images that show massive oil slicks in the area.

The US had struck the oil hub amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries. The exact cause of the oil slick is not yet known.

Details about the size and location of the oil spill are not available at this time.

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