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Iran Signals ‘Prolonged War’ As US Strikes Go Deeper, Tanker Hit By “Large Explosion” Off Kuwait, Leaking Oil

As Operation Epic Fury enters its fifth day, the regional landscape has shifted from a contained military operation into a metastasising security crisis. From the waters off Kuwait to the corridors of power in Washington, the conflict is rewriting the rules of engagement in the Middle East. Maritime Chaos and Environmental Threats A significant explosion has rocked a tanker 30 nautical miles southeast of Kuwait’s Mubarak Al Kabeer port. The vessel, situated in the strategic Khor al-Zubair lightening zone, essential for Iraqi fuel oil exports, is reportedly taking on water and leaking crude into the Gulf. While the crew is safe, the environmental fallout could be catastrophic. Reports indicate a high-speed craft fled the scene shortly after the blast. The incident coincides with a total halt in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Marsh McLennan’s risk unit has met with the Trump administration to discuss a government-backed insurance mechanism to coax shipping lines back into the water, as insurance premiums skyrocket and energy markets tremble. The Eight-Week Timeline In Washington, the Senate has cleared the path for further escalation, rejecting a War Powers resolution that would have restricted President Trump’s ability to strike Iran without congressional approval. Pentagon […]

2 months ago

Kuwait Intercepts Aerial Threats as Debris Kills 11-Year-Old Girl

Kuwait’s air defence systems intercepted a series of aerial threats over the country on Wednesday, but falling debris from the interceptions struck a residential home, killing an 11-year-old girl and injuring several members of her family, according to officials. The girl sustained critical injuries when fragments from destroyed aerial targets landed on the family’s house. Despite efforts to save her, she later died, authorities said. Several relatives who were inside the home at the time were also wounded. Kuwait’s armed forces said their air defence units had been responding to what they described as hostile aerial objects detected in the country’s airspace. The interceptions were carried out as part of an ongoing effort to protect the nation’s territory and residents amid escalating tensions across the Gulf. Military officials said they remained on high alert, emphasising that defence forces were prepared to respond to any threat. The authorities did not provide further details about the origin of the aerial objects but said interception operations were being continued as a precaution. The incident underscores the risks facing civilian populations in a region increasingly affected by missile and drone activity linked to a widening conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Across […]

1 year ago

Kuwait mourns business pioneer and reformist Yousuf Al Nusf

Cairo: Kuwait’s veteran businessman and reformist Yousuf Al Nusf died aged 91, triggering an outpouring in the country in appreciation of his national contributions. Affectionately nicknamed Uncle Yousuf, he is credited with contributing to Kuwait’s construction and modernisation drive. Born in 1934, he was put in charge of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour in March 1985, but he quit the post just after 11 days due to his reformist ideas that did not align with the approach of the then government administration. He then shifted his sights to the world of trade and business. During his eventful career, he held many positions, as he was a member of the board of the Kuwait Investment Company for six years from 1968, a member of the Planning Council for four years, and a member of the board of directors of the Central Bank of Kuwait. Uncle Yousuf was also noted for promoting national and media work. He did not favour the centrality of administrative decisions, firmly believing in the necessity of reform to catalyze development of Kuwait. He headed the board of Al Qabas newspaper for almost five years starting from June 2019. Al Qabas paid homage to Yousuf, calling him […]

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