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Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Attacked by Iran Near Dubai, Oil Spill Feared

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.

30 Mar, 14:23 — 31 Mar, 03:33
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ReutersVery High2h ago

US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply - Reuters

US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply  Reuters

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BBCHigh4h ago

Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones

Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard an RAF Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.

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bloombergHigh2h ago

High-Flying Chip Stocks Bear Brunt of Iran War Risk-Off Trade - bloomberg.com

High-Flying Chip Stocks Bear Brunt of Iran War Risk-Off Trade  bloomberg.com

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NYTMostly Factual3h ago

Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Set Ablaze After Attack Off the Coast of Dubai

The attack damaged the hull, the owner of the tanker said, which could cause an oil spill.

By Ephrat Livni

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wsjHigh1h ago

S&P 500 Falters and Oil Rises After Hopes Fade for a Quick End to Iran Conflict - WSJ

S&P 500 Falters and Oil Rises After Hopes Fade for a Quick End to Iran Conflict  WSJ

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FTVery High13h ago

Iranian strike on Kuwaiti power and water plant stokes infrastructure fears

Attack at electricity and desalination facility marks latest escalation in Gulf war launched by US and Israel

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual4h ago

Iran war live: Kuwaiti oil tanker hit in Dubai port; 3 UN troops killed

Saudi, Qatari, Jordanian leaders meet as Iran continues to retaliate for US-Israeli raids with attacks on Gulf nations.

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cnbcMostly Factual2h ago

Oil prices extend gains as Trump threatens to escalate Mideast war, Iran targets Kuwaiti tanker

Oil prices extended gains as Trump threatened further escalation of attacks on Iran, including its energy infrastructure and desalination plants.

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DWHigh1h ago

Iran war: US gasoline prices surge as conflict escalates

The national average price of gasoline in the US has hit $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, according to GasBuddy. Plus, Iran reportedly passed a plan to charge a fee for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

Dubai’s loss could be Hong Kong’s gain, but only if city is ready

When InvestHK’s director general Alpha Lau Hai-suen recently said that companies using Dubai as a hub had mostly shifted to Hong Kong after the outbreak of the Iran war, the instinct to leverage the city’s position as a safe haven for investment was understandable. Hong Kong should absolutely try to capture capital and talent unsettled by instability in the Gulf. However, it should resist the temptation to confuse a geopolitical opening with a strategic victory. Opportunity does not become a...

By Kun Tian

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France 24High1h ago

Middle East war live: Iran defiant as Trump makes new threat against its oil hub

Iran fired new missiles early Tuesday as it vowed defiance against US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy the country's oil export hub of Kharg Island along with power and desalination plants unless Tehran quickly accepts a deal to end the war. Tehran described US peace proposals as "unrealistic" and fired waves of missiles at Israel. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual30m ago

Iran-US war latest: Massive Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai port hit as Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran

US president claims ‘serious discussions’ are ongoing with Iran to end the war in Iran

By Alisha Rahaman Sarkar and Rachel Dobkin

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national-postMostly Factual1h ago

Iran attacks Kuwaiti oil tanker as Trump threatens to ‘possibly’ destroy its desalination facilities

Trump continues to vacillate between saying a deal with Iran is imminent and warning that he’s prepared to increase the military tempo

By Bloomberg News

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YahooMostly Factual3h ago

Iran Strikes Fully Laden Kuwait Oil Tanker in Dubai Port

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago

Oil prices today: Crude jumps after war disrupts supply routes, global shortage fear looms

Oil prices have jumped significantly. Brent crude is over $110 and WTI is above $100. Supply worries are growing due to the conflict in the Middle East. Iran's actions and Houthi missile strikes are impacting key shipping routes. This situation threatens global energy flows. Saudi Arabia is rerouting its oil. The US has warned Iran about its energy infrastructure.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Fully-loaded Kuwaiti tanker attacked by Iran near Dubai, oil spill feared

The Kuwait Petroleum Corp (KPC) reportedly flagged concerns of an “oil spill in the surrounding waters" following the Iranian attack on a tanker near Dubai.

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ndtvMostly Factual28m ago

Fully Loaded Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Damaged In Iranian Strike Near Dubai

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said early on Tuesday that the Al Salmi was struck in an Iranian attack while anchored at Dubai port in the United Arab Emirates

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3h ago

Administrative building in Sharjah region targeted by Iranian drone, UAE authorities announce

The post came after earlier warnings from the UAE Ministry of Defense that the emirate's air defenses were actively engaged in interception activities.

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RapplerMostly Factual2h ago

Kuwaiti loaded oil tanker ablaze in Dubai port after Iranian attack

The apparent strike is just the latest in a string of assaults on merchant vessels by missiles or explosive air and sea drones in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz

By Reuters

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual5h ago

Pundits fret over oil prices as war widens

Analysts are expressing concerns about the new government's ability to manage skyrocketing oil prices, as Houthi rebel involvement signals a broadening and prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

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zerohedgeLow12h ago

Iran Alleges Series Of 'False Flags' - Including On Kuwait Water Plant - Designed To Perpetuate War

Iran Alleges Series Of 'False Flags' - Including On Kuwait Water Plant - Designed To Perpetuate War Via The Cradle The Iranian military denied on Monday being behind the recent attack which hit a desalination plant in Kuwait, labeling the strike a US-Israeli false-flag operation aimed at "destabilizing and destroying the region." "The brutal aggression by the Zionist regime against the desalination facility in Kuwait, carried out in recent hours under the pretext of accusing the...

By Tyler Durden

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rudawMixed10h ago

Over 100,000 civilian units targeted, nearly 21,000 injured in Iran war: Iranian Red Crescent - rudaw.net

Over 100,000 civilian units targeted, nearly 21,000 injured in Iran war: Iranian Red Crescent  rudaw.net

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press-tvLow10h ago

Israeli-US aggression on Iran wiping $120bn from Abu Dhabi, Dubai markets: Report - PressTV

Israeli-US aggression on Iran wiping $120bn from Abu Dhabi, Dubai markets: Report  PressTV

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Coverage Timeline

First report: FT · 30 Mar, 14:23Full coverage: 42 · 13hWindow: 13h
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FT30 Mar, 14:23First to report

Iranian strike on Kuwaiti power and water plant stokes infrastructure fears

zerohedge30 Mar, 15:05

Iran Alleges Series Of 'False Flags' - Including On Kuwait Water Plant - Designed To Perpetuate War

2h later
rudaw30 Mar, 17:05

Over 100,000 civilian units targeted, nearly 21,000 injured in Iran war: Iranian Red Crescent - rudaw.net

press-tv30 Mar, 17:19

Israeli-US aggression on Iran wiping $120bn from Abu Dhabi, Dubai markets: Report - PressTV

5h later
index-hr30 Mar, 22:01

Projektil pogodio tanker kod Dubaija, izbio požar na brodu

mkd-mk30 Mar, 22:57

Ракети паднаа во близина на грчки брод покрај саудискиот брег (ФОТО)

Bangkok Post30 Mar, 23:02

Pundits fret over oil prices as war widens

nrk30 Mar, 23:02

Stor oljetanker angrepet i Dubai havn

BBC30 Mar, 23:10

Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones

observador30 Mar, 23:14

Até quanto subirá o preço do petróleo?

berlingske30 Mar, 23:36

Selskab advarer om olieudslip efter angreb på stort tankskib i Dubai

aftonbladet30 Mar, 23:48

Brand på oljetanker efter iransk attack

svenska-dagbladet30 Mar, 23:48

Brand på oljetanker efter iransk attack

Al Jazeera31 Mar, 00:00

Iran war live: Kuwaiti oil tanker hit in Dubai port; 3 UN troops killed

Yahoo31 Mar, 00:05

Iran Strikes Fully Laden Kuwait Oil Tanker in Dubai Port

jerusalem-post31 Mar, 00:19

Administrative building in Sharjah region targeted by Iranian drone, UAE authorities announce

tagesschau31 Mar, 00:27

Iran-Liveblog: ++ Tanker vor der Küste von Dubai beschossen ++

ruv31 Mar, 00:40

Árásir á olíuflutningaskip í Dubai

jutarnji-list31 Mar, 00:43

Teheran pogodio golemi tanker usidren u luci. CNN: ‘Bio je u potpunosti natovaren naftom‘

NYT31 Mar, 00:49

Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Set Ablaze After Attack Off the Coast of Dubai

Rappler31 Mar, 01:17

Kuwaiti loaded oil tanker ablaze in Dubai port after Iranian attack

Reuters31 Mar, 01:27

US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply - Reuters

SCMP31 Mar, 01:30

Dubai’s loss could be Hong Kong’s gain, but only if city is ready

bloomberg31 Mar, 01:42

High-Flying Chip Stocks Bear Brunt of Iran War Risk-Off Trade - bloomberg.com

iefimerida31 Mar, 01:49

Οι τιμές πετρελαίου συνεχίζουν να ανεβαίνουν: Πάνω από 109 δολάρια το Μπρεντ, πάνω από 100 το WTI

cnbc31 Mar, 01:59

Oil prices extend gains as Trump threatens to escalate Mideast war, Iran targets Kuwaiti tanker

Times of India31 Mar, 02:03

Oil prices today: Crude jumps after war disrupts supply routes, global shortage fear looms

France 2431 Mar, 02:05

Middle East war live: Iran defiant as Trump makes new threat against its oil hub

channel-news-asia31 Mar, 02:07

Asian stocks fall, oil up as Trump threatens Iran

wsj31 Mar, 02:16

S&P 500 Falters and Oil Rises After Hopes Fade for a Quick End to Iran Conflict - WSJ

balkan-web31 Mar, 02:30

SHBA-të shpresojnë të nënshkruajnë një marrëveshje me Iranin deri më 6 prill

national-post31 Mar, 02:43

Iran attacks Kuwaiti oil tanker as Trump threatens to ‘possibly’ destroy its desalination facilities

hindustan-times31 Mar, 02:47

Fully-loaded Kuwaiti tanker attacked by Iran near Dubai, oil spill feared

DW31 Mar, 02:53

Iran war: US gasoline prices surge as conflict escalates

nzz31 Mar, 03:00

Das Schweizer Schattennetz der iranischen Mullahs

yle-uutiset31 Mar, 03:10

Mitä Lähi-idässä tapahtui yön aikana? Lue tästä kooste

newsbeast31 Mar, 03:28

Συναγερμός για εκρήξεις στην Τεχεράνη και την Ιερουσαλήμ

delfi-lt31 Mar, 03:30

Izraelio kariuomenė teigia, kad oro gynyba reaguoja į Irano raketas, Teherane pasigirdo sprogimai

The Independent31 Mar, 03:31

Iran-US war latest: Massive Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai port hit as Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran

ndtv31 Mar, 03:33

Fully Loaded Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Damaged In Iranian Strike Near Dubai

naftemporiki31 Mar, 03:33

Ιρανικό drone χτύπησε τεράστιο τάνκερ πετρελαίου του Κουβέιτ που είχε προορισμό την Κίνα

telex31 Mar, 03:37Latest update

Kigyulladt egy feltöltött olajszállító hajó Dubajban, olajszennyezéstől tartanak