Oman reports a significant oil spill from a grounded tanker threatening ecosystems. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz returns to normal by September 30 at 15.

Oman is facing an impending environmental catastrophe as an alleged Russian shadow fleet tanker leaks oil across hundreds of square kilometres near a nature reserve, NGOs warn.

Oman battles a 390 sq km oil slick from the grounded Caroline Bezengi, using satellites, aircraft and marine surveys to track pollution and protect sensitive coasts.