Fire Extinguished on Kuwaiti Tanker Amid Iranian Attack at Dubai Port

A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker, Al Salmi, was attacked by Iran at Dubai Port, sparking a fire and causing hull damage. The blaze was extinguished and no injuries were reported. The attack heightened concerns about potential oil spills and impacted global oil prices as tensions in the Middle East escalated.

A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker was attacked in a suspected Iranian strike at Dubai Port this Monday, leading to a fire that was successfully extinguished, according to local authorities. The assault on the Al Salmi tanker damaged its hull and raised alarms over potential oil spills in adjacent waters.

The Kuwaiti Petroleum Corporation confirmed the incident was an Iranian attack while the ship was moored in Dubai, emphasizing the fire posed significant concerns but resulted in no injuries. All 24 crew members were reported safe as firefighting teams managed the situation.

This attack is part of a pattern involving missiles and drones targeting merchant vessels in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying global oil market volatility. No group has claimed responsibility, but the timing aligns with heightened tensions in the Middle East.