Iran denies reports of oil leak near Kharg Island export hub

Iran denies reports of oil leak near Kharg Island export hub
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  • United Arab Emirates

Iran’s ​Oil Terminals ​Company denied reports ‌of an ​oil leak near Kharg Island on Sunday, 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.

The company’s chief executive 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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