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Projectile hits container ship 35nm off UAE Jebel Ali — small fire, crew safe
·35nm north of Jebel Ali, UAE
An unidentified projectile struck a container ship 35 nautical miles north of Jebel Ali in the UAE, causing a small fire. UKMTO reported all crew safe and no environmental impact. Part of Iran broader campaign targeting commercial shipping in Gulf waters.
An unidentified projectile struck a container ship causing a small fire approximately 35 nautical miles north of Jebel Ali in the UAE, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). All crew are reported safe. No environmental impact. Jebel Ali port in Dubai is one of the largest container ports in the world. The attack is part of Iran broader campaign to disrupt shipping in Gulf waters.
Actor responses
Iranian forces continued targeting commercial shipping in Gulf waters near UAE Jebel Ali.