Missile

Missile event in Persian Gulf, 20 nautical miles west of Dubai area, United Arab Emirates on Wed 4th March 2026

4th March 2026

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The Safeen Prestige was the second ship on March 4 and the fourth in 24 hours to report an incident. Several hours earlier, the containership MSC Grace reported to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) a nearby splash from an unknown projectile. The vessel, which was reported to be 20 nautical miles west of Dubai, was in the same general area as the Safeen Prestige.

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United Arab Emirates (ARE)

( Persian Gulf, 20 nautical miles west of Dubai area )

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