Multiple reports say whale “supergroups” — large, long-established groupings of whales that move through ocean regions — are showing signs of population rebound from past periods of hunting. The accounts cite observations that suggest numbers are increasing compared with earlier lows attributed to historic hunting. At the same time, both outlets warn that risks in the broader geopolitical environment could threaten these recoveries. One concern highlighted is that whales killed by ships often sink in the ocean, which limits detailed mortality statistics and complicates efforts to measure current impacts precisely. The reporting connects the potential danger to heightened instability associated with an Iran conflict, arguing that changes in shipping activity, security measures, and naval operations could increase the likelihood of harm to whales. While the outlets agree on the general trend toward recovery, they also emphasize uncertainty due to incomplete data on deaths and the difficulty of tracking ship-related impacts. Overall, the coverage presents a cautiously optimistic picture of rebound, paired with uncertainty about how conflict-related conditions could affect whale survival.