Iranian ‘suicide drone’ attack on Kuwaiti oil tanker off the coast of Dubai, huge fire broke out; New front of war in the Gulf region:

The ongoing war in the Middle East has now reached an even more dangerous turn. On Tuesday, March 31, a massive fire broke out on a huge Kuwaiti oil tanker docked off the coast of Dubai following an Iranian drone attack. The ongoing conflict between Iran, America and Israel has now engulfed even the safest shipping routes of the Gulf. Thankfully, all 24 crew members on board the tanker were rescued safely, but this ‘direct and malicious’ attack has signaled a major threat to global energy security and maritime trade.

Ship rocked by ‘suicide drone’ near Dubai Port

British military unit UKMTO and Kuwait’s official news agency Kuna According to , this attack took place in the anchorage area of ​​Dubai Port. The tanker was about 31 nautical miles north-west of the Dubai coast when a ‘suicide drone’ struck its starboard side. Immediately after the collision a massive fire broke out in a part of the ship. Dubai Media Office has confirmed that emergency teams and fire brigades are working on the spot to extinguish the fire.

Kuwait’s big claim: Multiple missile and drone attacks simultaneously

This incident was not limited to just one tanker. The Kuwaiti Defense Ministry has revealed on the social media platform ‘X’ that their air defense system has simultaneously hit several ‘Missile and drone attacks’ Has failed. This makes it clear that Iran not only targeted the oil tanker but also tried to carry out a collective attack on other strategic and important targets in the region. Kuwait has called it a big conspiracy against regional stability.

Crisis on global shipping routes and energy markets

An attack near a busy port like Dubai so close to the Strait of Hormuz is an alarm bell for international trade. Kuwait is one of the world’s leading oil exporters, and the attack on its tanker is a direct attack on the ‘lifeline’ of global oil supplies. Although there is no information about any environmental damage like oil spill in the sea yet, international agencies may soon issue new advisories regarding the movement of ships.

Will oil prices touch the sky again?

This latest attack amid the Iran-America-Israel war has created fear in the minds of investors. Experts believe that due to increasing attacks on oil tankers, crude oil prices may once again reach record levels. This threat looming over the oil exports of Gulf countries has intensified the turmoil in global stock markets and commodity markets. A strong reaction is expected from America and its allies in the coming hours.