Major Oil Spill Hits Qeshm Island Amid Ongoing Maritime Attacks
A significant oil spill was reported off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, on August 13, 2026, with dark residue collecting in shallow coastal waters. The environmental incident is attributed to ongoing wartime attacks on commercial vessels in the region. Local authorities are assessing the damage to marine ecosystems and fishing grounds. The spill underscores the escalating environmental collateral damage resulting from persistent maritime hostilities and targeting of energy transport infrastructure.