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Drone attack on Egypt's Damietta port

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On 29 July 2026 a drone struck two gas‑tanker vessels in Egypt’s northern Mediterranean port of Damietta, igniting a fire. fire that was later extinguished without casualties. Arab foreign ministries—including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Jordan—issued strong condemnations, describing Jordan—condemned the act attack as a threat to maritime trade, regional security and international law. Egyptian officials held coordination calls coordinated with their counterparts in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait and with the U.S. Middle‑East envoy to discuss de‑escalation and political dialogue. The Damietta Port Authority said that port operations resumed normally after the blaze. In the following day, days, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman denied any involvement in the strike, suggesting involvement, with officials warning that the incident could be a false‑flag operation intended to create regional discord. operation. Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi specifically suggested Israel might be behind a false‑flag campaign, calling Egypt a key friend and partner. The United States, represented by Iranian spokesperson Ismail Bekayi reiterated the denial. U.S. President Donald Trump, said Trump described the episode as “more of the same” and indicated a strong U.S. response could follow, while noting the matter was under review and hinted that a non‑Iranian group actor might be responsible. Yemen’s Houthi movement also rebels again denied responsibility, participation, asserting that Red Sea shipping remained safe. The diplomatic fallout thus centers on denials from Iran and the Houthis, accusations of Israeli false‑flag activity, and heightened U.S. attention to the security of Red Sea maritime routes.

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