Iran says oil production normal, no reports of Kharg Island spill

The head of Iran's parliamentary energy committee stated on May 9 that oil production at fields across the country is proceeding normally. He emphasized that actions by adversaries against Iranian tankers are completely illegal and have not had a significant effect on the country's oil exports. The official added that there have been no official reports of an oil spill in the waters near Kharg Island. This statement follows earlier reports, based on satellite imagery, that a large-scale oil spill covering tens of square kilometers had been detected near the island, which is a key hub for Iran's oil exports.