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Iran strikes Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai anchorage, sparks fire

newsMar 30, 2026390

Iran struck a fully laden Kuwaiti oil tanker anchored in Dubai's port area, Kuwait Petroleum said. The strike damaged the hull and started a fire aboard the ship, and the company warned of a possible oil spill. The attack follows other Iranian retaliatory strikes after US and Israeli raids, and it coincides with a meeting of Saudi, Qatar, and Jordan leaders. The incident threatens maritime safety, risks oil supply disruptions, and raises prospects of wider regional escalation.

Key Highlights

Iran struck a Kuwaiti oil tanker anchored near Dubai, Kuwait Petroleum confirmed.
The hit damaged the hull and ignited a fire aboard the fully laden vessel.
Attack risks oil spill, threatens shipping safety, and heightens regional escalation fears.