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- An oil tanker near Kuwait's coast exploded on March 4, leaking oil into Gulf waters.
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the incident, noting the tanker took on water, there were no fires, and the crew is safe.
- The blast occurred amid renewed Middle East tensions after joint Israel and the United States strikes on Iran, as authorities investigate and advise vessels to proceed with caution.
