Iceland resumes whale hunt despite global outrage, activists condemn cruel slaughter for unwanted meat (opens original article in a new tab)

Iceland resumes commercial whaling despite international criticism, with reduced quotas recommended for 2026.

• Iceland resumes commercial whaling after a two-year pause
• Iceland is one of three countries still allowing whaling, alongside Norway and Japan
• International Whaling Commission banned commercial whaling in 1986
• Marine research institute recommends reduced whale hunting quotas for 2026