Oil spill on Iranian island reported following refinery attack in December

Video footage has emerged showing the aftermath of an oil spill at Shidvar Island in Iran, which occurred following a refinery attack last month. The video, released by local authorities, captures images of oil washing up on the shore of a nature reserve and affecting wildlife.

The footage shows oil-covered birds and other marine life trapped or struggling to breathe due to the spill. The exact extent of the damage is not specified in the video.

According to reports, an attack on Iran’s Lavan refinery occurred approximately one month prior to the release of the video. The incident led to a significant environmental impact, which has now been documented through the footage.

The nature reserve at Shidvar Island appears to have been affected by the spill, with oil washing up on its shores and potentially harming local wildlife. The full extent of the damage is not clear from the available information.

Local authorities have released the video as part of an ongoing effort to document and address the environmental impact of the refinery attack.

Source: Al Jazeera