EventMaritimeHigh severity
Kuwaiti tanker targeted in the Strait of Hormuz
28 AUG 2026 · 0546Z
TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – A Kuwaiti-flagged oil tanker, Al Salam 2, was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of August 26, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
Vessel
- Name
- Al Salam 2
- Flag
- Kuwait
- Type
- tanker
- Status
- attacked
Source
Indexed Aug 28, 05:46 UTC · Mehr News · Tehran state media →
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