Asia01 April, 20261 min read
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Al Salmi, Kuwait-flagged VLCC, attacked by Iranian drone off Dubai, hull damage and onboard fire. Dubai authorities extinguished the fire; no oil leakage; all 24 crew safe.
Al-Salmi Tanker Attacked, Fire Extinguished
An Iranian drone attack hit the Kuwaiti crude oil tanker Al-Salmi anchored at Dubai Port. Maritime firefighting teams brought the blaze under control.
All 24 crew members were safe with no injuries. Dubai authorities confirmed no oil leakage.
Oil Prices Surge, Incident Deepens Tensions
Brent crude oil prices surged over 2% following the attack. The incident happened amid rising regional tensions. The Al-Salmi was carrying a full cargo of crude oil worth more than $200 million.
KPC Labels Attack "Direct and Malicious"
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation described the Al-Salmi as subjected to a "direct and malicious Iranian attack." No environmental impact was reported at the time. The incident was the latest in a series of attacks on merchant vessels.