Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike

BBC News Friday 23 October 2026, 15:30 UTC 1 min read

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Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife

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Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike

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