‌The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a report an explosion off the coast of Kuwait on Wednesday, March 4. ‌UKMTO said the Master of an anchored tanker reported witnessing and hearing a large explosion then seeing a small craft leave the vicinity in south-east Mubarak Al-Kabeer in Kuwait late on Wednesday, March 4, as the Middle East war rages on. ‌Israel and the US hit Iran in joint strikes on several key sites on Saturday, February 28. ‌"There is oil in the water coming from a cargo tank which could have some environmental impact," UKMTO said in a warning. Article continues belowThe maritime operation said vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.

Source: Daily Mirror March 05, 2026 02:57 UTC