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Oil slick near Kharg Island? Iran’s crude industry at breaking point amid US blockade

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.

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