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Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Attacked Off Dubai Coast, Causing Fire and Spill Warning

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.

30 Mar, 14:23 — 31 Mar, 01:59
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NYTMostly Factual1h 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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FTVery High12h 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 Factual2h 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 Factual44m 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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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

Iran Strikes Fully Laden Kuwait Oil Tanker in Dubai Port

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual51m ago

Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai port; spill risk flagged

A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker anchored off Dubai was targeted in a direct Iranian attack, igniting a fire and damaging its hull. This incident, involving drone strikes, follows a pattern of attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf. Dubai authorities are managing the blaze, with all 24 crew members reported safe.

By TOI World Desk

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual11h ago

Kuwait is softening stance on Israel, dissident tells ‘Post’ after viral UN speech - interview

Kuwait, like many other countries in the region, has not been spared by the Islamic regime despite having no relations with Israel.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2h ago

Kuwait says oil tanker hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, warns of possible oil spill

The attack damaged the vessel and caused a fire onboard, although no casualties were reported, state news agency KUNA said on Tuesday (Mar 31).

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RapplerMostly Factual1h 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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zerohedgeLow11h 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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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

jerusalem-post30 Mar, 15:30

Kuwait is softening stance on Israel, dissident tells ‘Post’ after viral UN speech - interview

naftemporiki30 Mar, 15:41

Σαουδική Αραβία: Δύο βλήματα έπεσαν κοντά σε πλοίο

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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)

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

channel-news-asia30 Mar, 23:54

Kuwait says oil tanker hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, warns of possible oil spill

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

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

iefimerida31 Mar, 01:49

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Times of India31 Mar, 01:52

Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai port; spill risk flagged

cnbc31 Mar, 01:59

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

newsbeast31 Mar, 02:12Latest update

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