Massive Oil Spill Near Iran’s Kharg Island Spreads Towards Saudi Waters, Satellite Images Show
🔴 Tension RisingTimes Now2026-05-09
A major oil spill has occurred near Iran’s Kharg Island, spreading towards Saudi Arabian waters. This incident threatens the security of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and coincides with the United States awaiting a response from Iran on a war-ending proposal. President Trump indicated a potential resumption of ship guidance operations through the waterway, potentially under ‘Project Freedom plus’, if a deal isn’t reached.