Iran Bombs Kuwaiti Oil Tanker at Dubai Port After Trump Threatens Energy Strikes
Key Takeaways
- The Al Salmi tanker, Kuwaiti-flagged, was struck near Dubai Port, catching fire and hull damage.
- Happening amid escalating US-Iran Gulf tensions, with Trump threatening energy strikes.
- Dubai authorities said crew were safe and fire was extinguished; spill risk flagged.
Tanker Struck by Drone
Iran launched a drone strike on the Kuwaiti crude oil tanker Al-Salmi at Dubai port.
The attack came hours after Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's energy plants.
Maritime firefighting teams extinguished the fire.
All 24 crew members were confirmed safe with no oil spill.
Fully Loaded Tanker
The Al-Salmi was fully loaded with two million barrels of oil.
KPC warned of a possible oil spill in the surrounding waters.
Oil Prices Surge
Brent crude rebounded above $115 a barrel after the attack.
It retreated slightly following reports Trump was willing to end the war.
Brent crude is on course for a record 59% monthly gain in March.
Global Trade Disrupted
The attack comes amid 58 vessel incidents since February 28.
The UAE evacuated hundreds of people from Abu Dhabi and Dubai's ports.
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