Iceland has resumed commercial whaling, killing its first whales since 2023. The hunt recommenced despite ongoing international criticism and declining participation in the practice. Iceland, along with Norway and Japan, remains one of the few nations that openly allows commercial whaling. Animal rights groups have condemned the decision, citing conservation concerns and ethical objections. The Icelandic government maintains the hunt is managed sustainably and within international regulations, though these claims are disputed. The resumption raises further questions about the future of whale populations and the viability of the whaling industry globally.