Iceland has resumed commercial whaling, with local media reporting the deaths of two whales off its coast. This marks the first commercial hunt in the country in two years, following a period of suspension. Details regarding the species of whales killed and the specific location of the hunt have not been widely released. The resumption of whaling has drawn criticism from conservation groups who advocate for the protection of whale populations. Iceland previously opted out of the International Whaling Commission’s moratorium on commercial whaling in 1992 and rejoined in 2003, but later resumed commercial hunts with exceptions. The future of Iceland’s whaling practices remains a contentious issue, balancing economic interests with conservation concerns.