Summary
A Kuwaiti oil tanker named Al Salmi caught fire after a drone attack at Dubai Port, believed to be linked to Iranian forces. The incident, which had no reported injuries or oil spills, is part of a series of attacks on ships in the Gulf regions amid tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries have also reported intercepting drones and missiles targeting them.
Key Facts
- The Kuwaiti tanker Al Salmi was attacked by a drone at Dubai Port.
- The attack caused a fire on the tanker but it was put out without injuries or oil leaks.
- The tanker was carrying two million barrels of oil destined for China.
- Authorities linked the attack to Iranian forces amidst ongoing regional conflict.
- There have been several similar attacks on merchant vessels in the Gulf recently.
- Other Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, have intercepted multiple drones and missiles.
- Iran's foreign minister stated attacks were aimed at U.S. forces, not regional civilians.
