Dubai authorities contain Kuwaiti oil tanker incident, no spill or injuries reported - Kuwait Times
Dubai authorities contain Kuwaiti oil tanker incident, no spill or injuries reported Kuwait Times
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Dubai authorities contain Kuwaiti oil tanker incident, no spill or injuries reported Kuwait Times

US President Donald Trump shared a video purportedly showing a munitions depot in Iran being attacked, following reports of a US bombing in the night. American officials have confirmed that the US military struck a large ammunition depot in Isfahan with 907-kilogram bunker buster bombs during intense US-Israeli attacks, with witnesses recording dramatic footage of the strikes and explosions also reported in Tehran.

The United States has attacked an Iranian nuclear site, prompting Iran to strike a fully-loaded oil tanker off the coast of Dubai. The conflict has led to significant market volatility, with oil prices surging to near four-year highs and global stock markets experiencing sharp declines. International efforts, including mediation by Pakistan and China, are underway to de-escalate the situation.

Dubai authorities have announced a Dh1 billion (approximately €237.6 million) package of measures aimed at supporting the business sector, as the ongoing Middle East war continues to impact the economies of Gulf states.

A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker was attacked and set ablaze off the coast of Dubai, causing damage to its hull and prompting warnings of a potential oil spill. Kuwait has attributed the incident to Iran, though no casualties were reported, with fears of an oil spill in surrounding waters.