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Visible Oil Slicks Reported Off Iran’s Bushehr Coast as Officials Blame European Tankers
Iranian lawmaker Jafar Pourkabgani said observed oil slicks resulted from European tanker discharges rather than Iranian dumping due to full storage tanks. The parliament member representing Bushehr province attributed the slicks to oil residue and ballast water waste. Iran International, described as an Anti-IRGC outlet, reported the denial.
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Iran has rejected claims that it is dumping oil into the sea because its storage tanks are full. Oil slicks have been observed in the sea near Iran. Jafar Pourkabgani, a member of parliament representing Bushehr province, said the slicks were caused by “oil residue and ballast water waste from European tankers” discharged into the sea.
The lawmaker spoke after reports circulated about the visible pollution off Iran's coast. Iran International reported the Iranian position. The outlet is described as an Anti-IRGC outlet.
The denial came directly from Iranian officials responding to the observations of slicks. Pourkabgani's statement placed responsibility on foreign vessels operating in the region.
The parliament member's remarks offered the first detailed Iranian counter to allegations of deliberate dumping. No specific volume of slicks or exact location beyond proximity to Iran was detailed in the reporting.
