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Iran war live: Kuwaiti oil tanker hit in Dubai port; 3 UN troops killed
On March 31, 2026, amidst ongoing US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian counterattacks, a Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit in a Dubai port. Simultaneously, three UN troops were killed, though the location of this incident is not specified.
Lyndal Rowlands,Ted Regencia,Zaid SabahAl JazeeraFiled 2026-03-31 · 00:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On March 31, 2026, amidst ongoing US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian counterattacks, a Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit in a Dubai port. Simultaneously, three UN troops were killed, though the location of this incident is not specified. These events occurred as leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan convened in Jeddah. The article provides live updates on the escalating conflict, indicating a widening scope of Iranian counterattacks to include Gulf nations. The meetings in Jeddah suggest diplomatic efforts are underway in response to the escalating crisis. The reason for the attacks is not specified.
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Leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan meet in Jeddah.
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3 UN troops killed.
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Kuwaiti oil tanker hit in Dubai port.
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Iranian counterattacks hit Gulf nations.
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US-Israeli attacks on Iran continue.
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