The Day: April 2, 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0500

Iran attacked and set fire to a Kuwaiti oil tanker off the coast of Dubai overnight, expanding the war into the shipping lanes of Gulf states that have tried to stay out of the fight, NPR reported. The UAE Ministry of Defense said it was defending against missiles and drones fired by Iran. Saudi Arabia also reported drone attacks overnight. Dubai officials said the blaze was extinguished “with no oil spill occurring or any injuries recorded.”

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The Day: April 2, 2026