Video shows oil spill on Iranian island after refinery attack last month
A video has surfaced showing the aftermath of an oil spill on Shidvar Island, following an attack on Iran's Lavan refinery last month. The footage reveals oil contaminating the shore of the nature reserve and affecting local wildlife. This incident highlights the environmental consequences of the refinery attack.
- ▪A video shows the oil spill on Shidvar Island after the refinery attack.
- ▪The spill has resulted in oil washing up on the shore of a nature reserve.
- ▪Wildlife in the area is reported to be suffocating and trapped due to the spill.
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Toggle PlayVideo shows oil spill on Iranian island after refinery attack last monthNewsFeedVideo shows oil spill on Iranian island after refinery attack last monthThe impact of an oil spill caused by an attack on Iran’s Lavan refinery last month has been revealed in a newly released video from Shidvar Island, showing oil washed up on the shore of the nature reserve, along with suffocating and trapped wildlife.Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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