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Sign InThe United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a major explosion involving an oil tanker approximately 30 nautical miles southeast of Mubarak Al Kebeer off the Kuwaiti coast. The incident occurred within the Khor al-Zubair lightering zone, a strategic corridor essential for Iraqi heavy fuel oil exports, threatening regional supply chain stability. The blast resulted in a significant oil spill from the vessel's cargo tanks, raising urgent environmental alarms regarding potential impacts on Gulf desalination plants. This escalation in maritime security concerns introduces a fresh geopolitical risk premium to global energy markets already facing heightened tensions. Market participants are closely monitoring official responses to assess the extent of the damage and its long-term impact on crude flows through this strategic waterway. The targeting of critical export routes is expected to exert upward pressure on Brent and WTI prices due to fears of supply disruptions.