Iranian petroleum officials have firmly rejected claims that an oil spill occurred near the country’s largest crude export facility, following reports this week of satellite images showing what appeared to be contamination in Gulf waters.
The head of Iran’s Oil Terminals Company announced Sunday that thorough examinations revealed no evidence of petroleum leakage from any infrastructure at Kharg Island, including storage facilities, transport pipelines, loading equipment, or vessels operating in the vicinity.
The executive noted that the Marine Emergency Mutual Aid Centre (MEMAC), which monitors regional maritime pollution incidents, had similarly found no indication of any spill in the area surrounding the critical export hub.
Iranian authorities conducted comprehensive on-site evaluations and scientific analysis following the initial reports, with officials stating they discovered no trace of contamination whatsoever in their investigation.
