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Asia22 March, 20261 min read

Iran Bombs Kuwaiti Oil Tanker in Dubai; Trump Threatens to Destroy Energy Infrastructure

Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai Port anchorage attacked by Iran, ablaze with hull damage. Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to reopen Hormuz, threatens to obliterate Iran's power plants.

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Tanker Attack Escalates Gulf Conflict

Iran struck and set ablaze the Kuwaiti-flagged oil tanker Al Salmi at Dubai port's anchorage. All 24 crew members were reported safe, and Dubai authorities extinguished the blaze. The attack came hours after Trump warned he would obliterate Iran's energy plants if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed.

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Trump Signals Willingness to End War

Trump signaled willingness to end the war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He set a diplomatic deadline of April 6. Leavitt said talks with Iran were progressing.

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Oil Prices Surge on Supply Fears

The Al Salmi was carrying around 2 million barrels of oil. Oil prices surged over 2.9% on news of the attack. The spike has become a political headache for Trump.

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Regional Role Shifts to Europe, Gulf States

Trump decided the US should achieve its main goals and then proceed diplomatically. He pressed allies in Europe and the Gulf to take the lead. Iran's Parliament approved a plan to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

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