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Loaded Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi struck by Iranian drone at Dubai port

2026-03-30 20:10 UTC · shipping

The Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi, fully laden with about two million barrels, was struck by an Iranian drone while anchored in the Dubai port area, igniting a fire that was later contained with no injuries and no confirmed spill. The attack occurred at about 00:10 local time on March 31 (20:10 UTC March 30); sources using local dates list it as March 31.

Brent next close +0.3% · transits 3.3 → 5.0 per day

Sources

Bloomberg · Gulf News

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