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Oil spill in Oman threatens a nature reserve

A leak from a stranded tanker is impacting Oman’s coast, complicating containment efforts.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Oman's coast is currently affected by an oil spill caused by the stranding of a tanker believed to be part of the Russian ghost fleet. This incident occurred in July and poses a threat to a protected marine nature reserve, according to a report from AFP.

Difficult weather conditions are complicating operations to contain the oil leak, raising concerns about the impact on the local ecosystem.

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