# Damietta drone attack fuels coordinated threat warnings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drone-attack-on-egypts-damietta-port > Updated: 2026-08-06T08:48:18.000Z. Sources: 256. Developments: 6. On 29 July 2026 a drone struck the U.S.-owned floating storage and regasification unit Energos Winter and the nearby Greek‑flagged LNG carrier GasLog Salem while docked at Egypt’s Damietta port. The impact ignited a fire that was quickly contained; no injuries were reported and no group claimed responsibility. The incident occurred amid heightened U.S.–Iran tensions, prompting President Donald Trump to vow retaliation and sending Brent crude briefly above $90 a barrel. Arab foreign ministries—including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and others—condemned the strike as a serious threat to regional navigation, security and global energy supplies. The African Union also denounced the attack as a breach of Egypt’s sovereignty and called for vigilance to protect civilian infrastructure across Africa. On 6 August Saudi Arabia warned of imminent coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias in the north and Yemen’s Iran‑backed Houthis in the south, allegedly under IRGC supervision. Saudi intelligence, supported by the United States and regional partners, said drones and missiles had been repositioned, indicating a two‑front operation that could target civilian and economic sites such as energy facilities, ports and airports. Riyadh emphasized its high‑level operational coordination with U.S. Central Command following recent Saudi‑U.S. airstrikes against Iran‑aligned groups in Iraq. A recent Houthi strike in Najran injured 11 civilians—seven Saudis, one Yemeni, two Egyptians and one Pakistani—prompting Riyadh to reiterate its readiness to take all necessary measures. ## Claims - No injuries or fatalities were reported. (corroborated by 42 sources) - A drone struck the U.S.-owned floating storage tanker Energos Winter at Damietta, Egypt. (corroborated by 31 sources) - The incident caused no injuries or fatalities. (corroborated by 29 sources) - U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate against Iran after the incident. (corroborated by 29 sources) - Oil prices rose above $90 per barrel after the incident. (corroborated by 29 sources) - The drone strike caused a fire that spread to the LNG tanker Gaslog Salem. (corroborated by 27 sources) - Egypt’s petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack. (corroborated by 26 sources) - No group or country claimed responsibility for the attack. (corroborated by 26 sources) - The incident occurred amid heightened U.S.–Iran tensions, including recent Iranian missile launches at U.S. forces in Jordan. (corroborated by 26 sources) - No organization has claimed responsibility for the drone attack. (corroborated by 24 sources) - The U.S.-owned, Marshall Islands‑flagged LNG floating storage vessel Energos Winter was struck by at least one drone at Damietta port, Egypt. (corroborated by 24 sources) - The drone strike caused a fire that spread to the vessel Gaslog Salem. (corroborated by 24 sources) - The fire spread from Energos Winter to the LNG tanker Gaslog Salem. (corroborated by 24 sources) - The crew of the vessels were evacuated and the fire was brought under control. (corroborated by 23 sources) - Port operations at Damietta were temporarily halted but expected to resume later. (corroborated by 22 sources) - British maritime security firm Ambrey reported a drone attack on a U.S.-owned LNG storage facility in Damietta. (corroborated by 22 sources) - The incident is part of a broader campaign targeting maritime energy infrastructure in the Eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea. (corroborated by 20 sources) - No group has claimed responsibility for the drone attack. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum confirmed a fire at Damietta port but did not mention a drone attack. (corroborated by 20 sources) - British maritime security firm Ambrey reported the incident as a drone attack. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Iraqi militias said they would respond to the Saudi strikes. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from the north by Iraqi militias and from the south by Yemen's Houthis under Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps supervision. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum denied that a drone caused the fire, saying the cause is under investigation. (corroborated by 19 sources) - A drone struck the U.S.-owned floating storage tanker Energos Winter at Damietta port, Egypt. (corroborated by 19 sources) - No casualties or injuries were reported. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Potential targets of the attacks include energy infrastructure, ports and airports. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Energos Winter is owned by the U.S. company Energos Infrastructure and operated under the Marshall Islands flag. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Saudi authorities observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations from both directions. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Potential targets of the attacks include civilian and economic sites such as energy infrastructure, ports and airports. (corroborated by 16 sources) - The fire was dealt with immediately with no casualties. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Energos Winter is owned by the U.S. company Energos Infrastructure and flies the Marshall Islands flag. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Oil prices rose above US$90 per barrel after the incident. (corroborated by 15 sources) - No injuries or fatalities were reported. (corroborated by 15 sources) - An unidentified drone struck two gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta port on 29 July 2026. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Potential targets include civilian and economic sites such as energy infrastructure, ports and airports. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Saudi‑U.S. cooperation remains very high at all levels, including operational coordination with U.S. Central Command. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Saudi authorities have observed the movement of drones and missiles, suggesting coordinated operations from both the north and south. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The planned attacks could be intended to disrupt diplomatic efforts. (corroborated by 15 sources) - On July 29, Saudi Arabia carried out strikes with CENTCOM against Iran‑backed groups in Iraq. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from the north by Iraqi militias and from the south by Houthis under IRGC supervision. (corroborated by 15 sources) - A Houthi strike in Najran injured 11 civilians, including seven Saudis, one Yemeni, one Egyptian and one Pakistani. (corroborated by 15 sources) - British maritime security firm Ambrey reported a drone attack on an American LNG storage facility in the area. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The vessels were the U.S.-owned floating storage and regasification unit Energos Winter and the Greek‑flagged LNG carrier GasLog Salem. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The attack caused fires and explosions; the fire on Energos Winter burned until about 20:00 local time, while GasLog Salem was extinguished within two hours. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from the north by Iraqi militias and from the south by Yemen's Houthis under IRGC supervision. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from the north by Iraqi militias and from the south by Yemen’s Houthis under Iran’s IRGC supervision. (corroborated by 14 sources) - A Houthi strike in Najran injured 11 civilians, including seven Saudis, one Yemeni, two Egyptians and one Pakistani. (corroborated by 14 sources) - A drone struck the floating storage and regasification unit Energos Winter, causing a fire that spread to another vessel, Gaslog Salem. (corroborated by 12 sources) - No party has claimed responsibility for the drone attack. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Saudi‑U.S. cooperation remains very high at all levels, including operationally with U.S. Central Command. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum confirmed a fire at Damietta port but did not attribute it to a drone. (corroborated by 11 sources) - U.S. President Donald Trump vowed retaliation against Iran after the drone strike. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Saudi Arabia is prepared to take all necessary measures to respond to any aggression. (corroborated by 11 sources) - On July 29, Saudi Arabia said it carried out strikes with CENTCOM against Iran‑backed groups in Iraq after blaming them for drone attacks on its oil facilities. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Houthis have imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea and claimed attacks on Saudi shipping and military targets. (corroborated by 11 sources) - An unidentified drone struck two gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta port on 29 July. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Saudi authorities have observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The damaged ships were moved out of the port area after the incident. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Iraqi militias said they would respond to Saudi strikes. (corroborated by 9 sources) - On July 29 Saudi Arabia said it carried out strikes with CENTCOM against Iran‑backed groups in Iraq. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Intelligence reports from Saudi Arabia, the United States and other regional countries indicate civilian and economic sites such as energy infrastructure, ports and airports could be targeted. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The planned attacks could be intended to disrupt diplomatic de‑escalation and mediation efforts. (corroborated by 9 sources) - No group has claimed responsibility; Iran denied involvement and suggested a possible Israeli false‑flag operation. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from the north and south by Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis under supervision of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The attacks could target civilian and economic sites including energy infrastructure, ports and airports. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Saudi intelligence observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Saudi authorities have observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations from both directions. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Intelligence reports indicate civilian and economic sites such as energy infrastructure, ports and airports could be targeted. (corroborated by 7 sources) - A Houthi strike in Najran injured 11 civilians, including seven Saudis, a Yemeni, two Egyptians and a Pakistani. (corroborated by 6 sources) - A drone attacked the LNG tanker Energos Winter at Damietta Port in Egypt on 29 July 2024. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The drone strike caused an explosion and fire on the Energos Winter. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The fire spread from Energos Winter to a second LNG tanker, Gaslog Salem. (corroborated by 4 sources) - All crew members were evacuated safely from both vessels. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The fire was brought under control with no casualties or damage to port infrastructure. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Security firm Ambrey identified the attacked vessel as U.S.-owned and Marshall Islands‑flagged. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Inchcape Shipping Services confirmed that two LNG tankers were on fire and that port operations were temporarily halted. (corroborated by 4 sources) - No group claimed responsibility for the drone attack. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A fire broke out on two gas vessels – a regasification ship and a storage tanker – at Damietta port, Egypt. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A fire broke out on a regasification ship and a storage ship in the port of Damietta, Egypt. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Emergency plans were activated and firefighting teams quickly brought the fire under control. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A drone struck the U.S.-owned floating storage and regasification unit Energos Winter at Damietta port. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A drone attack targeted two ships at Egypt's Damietta port on 29 July 2026, causing a fire. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The incident raised concerns for the security of the Suez Canal and the broader Mediterranean energy corridor. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum confirmed the fire and said it was contained. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Port service firm Inchcape reported that crews were evacuated and firefighting followed emergency plans. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The strike caused a fire that spread to the vessel Gaslog Salem. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The fire was dealt with immediately and no casualties or injuries were reported. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Arab foreign ministries called for an immediate halt to attacks on maritime facilities and emphasized diplomatic solutions. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Egypt activated contingency measures, including switching power plants to fuel oil and diesel and integrating a standby regasification unit from Jordan's Port of Aqaba. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Egypt's forensic investigation recovered drone debris and continues. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Authorities are assessing the repercussions of the incident. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Egyptian cabinet announced the attack was caused by a drone and that no organization claimed responsibility. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and other Arab states issued condemnations and expressed full solidarity with Egypt. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Iran's foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned of Israeli false‑flag operations and said Iran had no involvement. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Saudi Arabia expects coordinated attacks by Houthi rebels and Iraqi militias in the near future. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A night‑time Houthi attack injured at least eleven civilians in Saudi Arabia. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The injured civilians included Saudi, Egyptian, Pakistani and Yemeni nationals. (corroborated by 2 sources) - U.S. President Donald Trump said the Iran war will end “very soon.” (corroborated by 2 sources) - Trump claimed the United States is involved in negotiations to open the Strait of Hormuz. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Iran and Oman are close to an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Experts warn the prolonged Iran war is creating domestic political and economic pressure on the United States ahead of November elections. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Saudi authorities observed movement of drones and missiles, suggesting coordinated operations from both the north and the south. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Saudi Arabia carried out strikes with U.S. Central Command against Iran‑backed groups in Iraq on July 29. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Iraqi militias said they would respond to Saudi strikes against Iran‑backed groups. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The affected vessels were safely moved out of the harbor area after the fire was contained. (single source) - The United Arab Emirates condemned the attack, calling it a serious threat to international navigation and regional security. (single source) - Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelati held phone calls with UAE's Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Jordanian and Kuwaiti foreign ministers regarding the incident. (single source) - U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witekoff discussed the regional situation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelati. (single source) - The attack was described as an escalation that threatens maritime trade and global energy supplies. (single source) - No casualties were reported from the fire. (single source) - U.S. President Donald Trump described the incident as “more of the same” and said the United States would respond strongly. (single source) - Port operations at Damietta continued normally after the incident. (single source) - Yemeni Houthi rebels denied involvement in the drone attack on the Damietta tankers. (single source) - The two vessels were the GasLog Salem (Greek‑operated) and the Energos Winter (American‑owned). (single source) - No group claimed responsibility for the attack. (single source) - Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly said security agencies are analysing drone debris to identify its source. (single source) - President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi warned of escalation in a call with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. (single source) - Hamas condemned the attack as a dangerous escalation. (single source) - Experts noted the drone was made of fiber‑optic material, making it hard to detect with radar. (single source) - Houthi attacks destroyed or burned several Saudi‑aligned troops and weapons depots. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Saudi Arabia warns of coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias and Houthis Saudi Arabia warns of imminent coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias and Houthis targeting energy sites, ports and airports, citing intelligence and recent drone movements; the strikes could aim to disrupt外交, 47 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-warns-of-strikes-on-gulf-energy-sites-as-drone-attack-hits-egypts-damietta-gas-hub ### 2026-07-31: Drone strike hits two gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta port A drone hit the U.S.-owned Energos Winter and Greek‑flagged GasLog Salem at Egypt’s Damietta port on 29 July 2026, causing fires but no casualties; Egypt activated emergency gas‑supply measures and the attack,未 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypts-damietta-port-drone-strike-threatens-lng-exports ### 2026-07-31: African Union denounces drone attack on Egypt's Damietta port The African Union condemned a July 29 drone strike on vessels at Egypt’s Port of Damietta, calling it a breach of sovereignty, praising Egypt’s response, and urging restraint while investigations continue. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/african-union-denounces-drone-attack-on-egypts-damietta-port ### 2026-07-30: Iran Denies Involvement and Blames Israeli False‑Flag Operations after Drone Attack on Gas Tankers in Egypt's Damietta Iran denies any role in the July drone attack that set two LNG tankers ablaze in Egypt's Damietta port, warns of Israeli false‑flag tactics, and the U.S. President calls for a strong response. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-denies-involvement-in-drone-attack-on-egypts-dimyat-port ### 2026-07-29: Egypt's Damietta port drone strike prompts Arab condemnations A drone strike on two ships in Egypt’s Damietta port on 29 July 2026 sparked condemnations from the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and others, who called it a threat to navigation and regional peace 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arab-foreign-ministers-condemn-attack-on-ships-in-egypts-damietta-port ### 2026-07-29: US-owned gas tanker hit by drone at Egypt's Damietta port A drone hit the U.S. tanker Energos Winter at Egypt’s Damietta port, sparking a fire that spread to Gaslog Salem; no casualties were reported, Egypt confirmed the blaze, and Trump vowed retaliation against Iran 204 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drone-attack-sets-ablaze-two-lng-tankers-at-egypts-damietta-port --- Cite as: Damietta drone attack fuels coordinated threat warnings. 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