# Oil from tanker grounded off Oman reaches mainland, UN says

https://mins.news/en/item/20319

- TASS, 2026-08-12 14:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2171981

> The United Nations says oil leaking from a tanker that ran aground off Oman has reached the mainland. Seasonal monsoon conditions have restricted access to the vessel. The weather has also delayed salvage efforts. The spill is therefore continuing to complicate attempts to reach and recover the tanker.

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