Live: Oil spill detected off Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 09/05/2026 - 07:49Modified: 09/05/2026 - 08:35
- The apparent spill has raised concerns about the state of Iranian oil infrastructure as it faces mounting strain from a US-imposed naval blockade.
- Iraeli military called on residents of more than half a dozen villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks against Hezbollah despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt the fighting.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Issued on: 09/05/2026 - 07:49Modified: 09/05/2026 - 08:35
By: FRANCE 24 This satellite image provided by European Space Agency shows an apparent oil spill in the Persian Gulf off the western side of Kharg Island, Iran's main crude oil export terminal, on May 6, 2026. © AP Satellite images show a large oil spill spreading off Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical oil hub terminal for the Islamic republic. The apparent spill has raised concerns about the state of Iranian oil infrastructure as it faces mounting strain from a US-imposed naval blockade.
Iraeli military called on residents of more than half a dozen villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks against Hezbollah despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt the fighting.