Loaded Kuwaiti tanker Al-Salmi set on fire by drone at anchor off Dubai; four hurt by interception debris in Dubai
Reportedon one origin only: 0 distinct origins, 0 tied to no party.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said the Kuwait-flagged crude tanker Al-Salmi was struck in an Iranian attack while anchored at Dubai port early on 31 March, causing damage and a fire, Al Jazeera reported; the Dubai Media Office said the fire was contained with no oil leak or injuries. The tanker carried about two million barrels bound for Qingdao, according to Lloyd's and TankerTrackers data cited by Al Jazeera. The Dubai Media Office said four Asian nationals were hurt by interception debris, and the UAE said it intercepted eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 36 drones from Iran.
- When
- 31 March 2026
- Where
- Dubai, the UAE
- What
- vessel attack, vessel
- Acting party
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Against
- Government of Kuwait
- Attribution
- Attributed by independent sources. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and the UAE attributed the attacks to Iran.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Origin of the claim Al Jazeera
- Origin of the claim The Times of Israel
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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