Oil slick near Kharg Island? Iran's crude industry at breaking point amid US blockade
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 10, 2026, 18:18 (IST)
An oil spill near Iran's Kharg Island, the country's primary oil export hub, has raised concerns amid a US naval blockade. Satellite images show a significant oil slick, potentially amounting to 3,000 barrels lost. This incident occurs as Iran faces a storage crisis due to the blockade, with capacity nearing its limit.