Iranian media reported on Wednesday another oil spill in the Strait of Hormuz, which has affected the coastline of Iran's Qeshm Island and an environmentally sensitive mangrove forest. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the source of the pollution appears to be a "foreign bulk carrier," but did not specify the vessel's name. He noted that the risk of oil spills in the Gulf region has sharply increased due to tanker attacks during the US-Iran conflict. Since early March, the International Maritime Organization has reported 65 related incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East region.