Iran denies reports of oil leak near Kharg Island export hub - Reuters
Iran denies reports of oil leak near Kharg Island export hub Reuters
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"even the smallest trace of leakage"
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"inspections had found no evidence of leaks from storage tanks, pipelines, loading facilities or tankers operating near the island."
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Iran's Oil Terminals Company has denied reports of an oil leak near Kharg Island, stating that inspections found no evidence of leaks from storage tanks, pipelines, loading facilities, or tankers operating near the island.
An Iranian lawmaker has denied accusations that Tehran deliberately dumped oil into waters near Kharg Island, attributing the pollution to 'oil residue and ballast water waste from European tankers'.
Iran's Oil Terminals Company has denied reports of an oil leak near Kharg Island, stating that inspections found no evidence of leaks from storage tanks, pipelines, loading facilities, or tankers operating near the island.
Iran's Oil Terminals Company has denied reports of an oil leak near Kharg Island, stating that inspections found no evidence of leaks from storage tanks, pipelines, loading facilities, or tankers operating near the island.
Satellite images have shown a suspected oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers near Iran's main oil hub of Kharg Island, with the cause and origin currently unknown.
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