Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz are spilling oil into the Persian Gulf

Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have resulted in oil spills spreading into the Persian Gulf. The disruptions are occurring amidst an ongoing war that has impacted one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

Satellite imagery has revealed that the spilled oil is currently moving toward environmentally sensitive areas, specifically threatening protected coral reefs and mangrove forests in the region.