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Published 10 May, 2026 05:30pm

Iran denies reports of oil leak near Kharg Island export hub

Iran’s Oil Terminals Company has denied reports of ​an oil leak near Kharg ‌Island, according to state media, after satellite imagery ​this week appeared to show a large slick west of the ⁠country’s main oil export ​hub in the Gulf, Reuters reports.

The company’s ​chief executive has said inspections had found no evidence of leaks from storage ​tanks, pipelines, loading facilities ​or tankers operating near the island. ‌He ⁠added that the Marine Emergency Mutual Aid Centre (MEMAC), a regional marine pollution body, had ​also reported ​no ⁠sign of leakage in the area.

The official said ​Iranian teams had conducted ​additional ⁠field inspections and laboratory testing after the reports emerged ⁠and ​had not identified “even ​the smallest trace” of leakage.

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