Massive oil slick seen weeks after tanker struck off UAE’s coast

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: United Arab Emirates

Environment & Climate

Massive oil slick seen weeks after tanker struck off UAE’s coast

A large oil slick off the coast of the United Arab Emirates has led to beach closures. A crude oil tanker reportedly struck an Iranian-laid naval mine in early October. The UAE says containment efforts and environmental assessments are underway.

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