First Squawk(@FirstSquawk):Oil pollution has spread along the southern coasts of Iran's Qeshm and Hengam islands, covering about 32,000 square meters (344,000 square feet), ISNA reported on Thursday. Several cleanup teams have been working in affected areas since Wednesday, including a large group of local volunteers, the news agency said. Authorities are still investigating the source of the pollution in coordination with Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization and Qeshm port authorities.

2026.08.13 08:10

Oil pollution has spread along the southern coasts of Iran's Qeshm and Hengam islands, covering about 32,000 square meters (344,000 square feet), ISNA reported on Thursday. Several cleanup teams have been working in affected areas since Wednesday, including a large group of local volunteers, the news agency said. Authorities are still investigating the source of the pollution in coordination with Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization and Qeshm port authorities.