Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster

Reuters reports two slicks in Iranian waters, verified by satellite imagery and video, amid tit-for-tat attacks on oil tankers and other vessels involving Iran and the U.S. The incident raises concerns about potential environmental damage to the Gulf and renewed disruption risk for energy shipping. The development is likely to keep risk premiums elevated for Gulf-region trade and oil logistics.

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Reuters reports two slicks in Iranian waters, verified by satellite imagery and video, amid tit-for-tat attacks on oil tankers and other vessels involving Iran and the U.S. The incident raises concerns about potential environmental damage to the Gulf and renewed disruption risk for energy shipping. The development is likely to keep risk premiums elevated for Gulf-region trade and oil logistics.