Iran Fires on Fully Loaded Kuwaiti Tanker at Dubai Port, Trump Tells Allies to Take Hormuz

Iranian forces attacked and set ablaze the fully loaded Kuwaiti crude oil tanker Al-Salmi while it was anchored at Dubai port.

“Istanbul / Anadolu Agency Kuwait Oil Company, on the American social media platform X, announced that a Kuwaiti-owned crude oil tanker named 'Al-Salmi' was targeted by Iran in the Port of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and caught fire”

Anadolu Ajansı

The attack was confirmed by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, which said the vessel's hull was damaged.

Anadolu Ajansı

Dubai authorities said the fire had been brought under control with no oil leak and no injuries to the crew.

The Al-Salmi was carrying approximately 1.2 million barrels of Saudi crude oil and 800,000 barrels of Kuwaiti crude.

Trump told countries to find delayed courage to take the Strait of Hormuz and get their own oil.

He insisted the war could be done in two to three weeks.

AP News

Trump had earlier threatened to obliterate Iran's energy plants if it does not agree to a peace deal.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a new threat against US companies in the region.

“Iran sets giant oil tanker ablaze off Dubai after Trump warnings Crude oil prices briefly spiked after the attack on the tanker, which can carry around 2 million barrels of oil worth more than US$200 million at current prices”

CNA

The US military was prepared to curtail any attacks.

Analysts warned the escalation could further destabilize the region.