International assistance for Gulf massive oil spill

The State Department said in a statement Tuesday that US is accepting help from 12 countries and international organizations in dealing with the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The statement does not reveal the identities of all 12 countries and international organizations, but is cited Japan, which is providing two high-speed skimmers and fire containment boom.

More than 30 countries and international organizations have offered to help with the spill. The State Department hasn't indicated why some offers have been accepted and others have not.