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War & ConflictHigh/Middle East/Nov 12, 2026

Oil slicks seen from space: the devastating impact of boat strikes on fragile Gulf ecosystems

Since the US war on Iran began in February, there have been hundreds of oil spills, posing a ‘generational’ threat to wildlife. The vast, dark slicks in the strait of Hormuz are visible from space.

Tehran · Iran/2 min read

Since the US war on Iran began in February, there have been hundreds of oil spills, posing a ‘generational’ threat to wildlife. The vast, dark slicks in the strait of Hormuz are visible from space.

Source: The Guardian — Middle East. Follow the original report for the latest details.

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