Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:50am on 31 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
A fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker, Al-Salmi, was attacked by Iran near Dubai port, damaging its hull and triggering a fire later extinguished by authorities. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation warned of a potential oil spill in surrounding waters. The vessel had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, docked at regional ports, and was bound for Qingdao. Emergency teams are managing the situation. The attack marks a sharp escalation in the Iran-US conflict, raising concerns over global oil supply and maritime security as tensions intensify across critical Gulf shipping routes. (PC: AP)
