Oil slick from bombed Iranian ship threatens protected wetla

An oil slick from the bombed Iranian ship Shahid Bagheri threatens the Hara mangrove forest, a vital ecosystem for endangered species and local fishing communities. The vessel began leaking fuel after being struck by a US warplane on March 6, with oil traveling towards the protected wetland. Environmental analysts warn of potentially significant ecological impacts in the Gulf region.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by The Guardian Australia