Iran Strikes Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi at Port of Dubai — Fire, Oil Spill Risk

Iran struck a Kuwaiti Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), the MV Al Salmi, while it was anchored at the Port of Dubai at full capacity. The strike ignited a fire aboard the vessel and raised fears of a major oil spill in Dubai's port. The attack represented Iran's continued campaign targeting Gulf energy infrastructure and maritime shipping, now extending inside a major UAE commercial port. The VLCC was anchored and loaded, maximizing the potential for environmental damage. Dubai port authorities dispatched emergency response teams. The attack triggered a spike in tanker insurance premiums across the Gulf.