DUBAI: Authorities in Dubai said Tuesday morning they “contained” a Kuwaiti oil tanker after it came under attack from Iran. Officials said there was “no oil leakage and no injuries reported.” The Dubai Media Office earlier said a drone hit the Kuwaiti tanker in Dubai waters.
Meanwhile, US gas prices jumped past an average of USD 4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide. The last time US drivers were collectively paying this much at the pump was nearly four years ago, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Trump on Tuesday said nations upset by high fuel prices should “go get your own oil” as Iran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Also, Israel and the US launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, hitting Tehran in the early morning hours.