Omani authorities have reported a major oil spill near the Hallaniyat Islands off Dhofar, covering approximately 400 square kilometers. The oil originated from a vessel carrying sanctioned Russian crude, with the slick now approximately 7 kilometers from Omani shores. This significant marine pollution incident threatens protected coastal and island ecosystems of ecological and strategic importance. Markets reflect a growing perception of risk to maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic is expected to normalize by September 30.
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