Iran Bombs Kuwaiti Oil Tanker at Dubai Port, Sets 320K Tonnes Ablaze
Key Takeaways
- Kuwaiti-flagged tanker Al-Salmi fully loaded, hit at Dubai Port, fire onboard, hull damaged.
- KUNA reported no casualties and warned of a possible oil spill.
- Incident part of a broader pattern of Gulf shipping attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.
Tanker Bombed at Dubai Port
Iran struck the Kuwait-flagged VLCC Al Salmi while it was anchored at Dubai port, setting it ablaze.
Kuwait Petroleum Corp described it as a direct and malicious Iranian attack.
All 24 crew members were reported safe.
Escalation of Maritime Attacks
The tanker strike was the latest in a series of assaults on commercial shipping in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
Two unidentified projectiles landed near the Express Rome container ship off Ras Tanura.
Iran’s IRGC had previously claimed responsibility for an attack on the Express Rome.
Global Energy Markets React
US crude futures rose more than 2.9% on news of the tanker attack.
The Guardian noted the broader economic toll as oil prices surged.
The Hormuz corridor was disrupted for a 31st consecutive day.
UAE and Kuwaiti Responses
Dubai authorities confirmed the drone strike and initiated firefighting efforts.
Kuwait Petroleum Corp called for an international investigation.
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