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Kuwaiti oil tanker struck in Dubai port despite Trump warning

Mar 31, 2026Center Right

An Iranian drone hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker while anchored in a port in Dubai, despite President Donald Trump’s warnings not to target vessels in the region. Kuwait’s state news agency, citing the Kuwait Petroleum Corp., confirmed the attack on Tuesday. No oil leakage was found, and all 24 crew members were reported safe. Emirati…

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