"Kuwait Petroleum Corporation reported that the Al Salmi tanker was struck in an Iranian attack while anchored at the port in the United Arab Emirates, causing damage to the vessel and a fire on board."
"Authorities in Dubai stated that there was a drone attack on the Kuwaiti oil tanker overnight, and response teams had contained the incident, with no oil leakage or injuries reported."
"Multiple loud explosions were heard in Dubai, starting at around 6 or 7pm local time on Monday until about 1 or 2am on Tuesday, indicating heightened tensions in the area."
"The strike on the Al Salmi is 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 since the United States and Israel's war on Iran began."
An Iranian drone attack targeted the Al Salmi, a Kuwaiti crude oil tanker, while it was anchored at Dubai Port, resulting in a fire. Authorities confirmed the blaze was contained without any reported injuries or oil leakage. Multiple explosions were heard in Dubai during the incident, raising concerns among residents. The tanker was carrying two million barrels of oil, destined for Qingdao, China. This attack is part of a series of assaults on merchant vessels in the Gulf region amid escalating tensions related to the ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
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