Iceland resumes whale hunt despite global outrage, activists condemn cruel slaughter for unwanted meat

Iceland resumes whale hunt despite global outrage, activists condemn cruel slaughter for unwanted meat

Iceland resumed fin whaling in June 2026 after two years, with quotas down 28% amid near-zero domestic meat demand. The move defies the 1986 IWC moratorium and signals geopolitical policy divergence; autumn legislation may end the practice, creating regulatory uncertainty for marine operations.