Tanker Hit by 'Large Explosion' Off Kuwait, Oil Spill Reported Amid Gulf Tensions

• A tanker was struck by a "large explosion" off Kuwait, leading to an oil spill, UKMTO reported.
• The incident occurred 60 kilometres from Kuwait's Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port, outside territorial waters.
• Oil from a cargo tank is in the water, raising concerns about potential environmental impact.
• The event comes as the US-Iran-Israel conflict continues to disrupt shipping in the Gulf.
• Chinese shipping giant COSCO Shipping has suspended services to and from Gulf countries, including Kuwait.