politics
March 31, 2026
Tanker hit by shell, burning off UAE coast
The crew are accounted for and safe

TL;DR
- An oil tanker was struck by a projectile 31 nautical miles northwest of Dubai, UAE.
- The incident caused a fire on the vessel.
- The crew is safe and accounted for.
- No environmental impact has been reported.
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the incident.
- Seven maritime workers have died, nine injured, and one missing in the Strait of Hormuz since the current escalation began.
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