Suspected Iranian Drone Strike Hits US-Owned Gas Tanker in Egypt
On July 29, 2026, a suspected Iranian drone strike targeted the US-owned gas storage tanker 'Ann Arbor' at the port of Damietta, Egypt. The attack ignited a major fire that spread to a nearby vessel, although no casualties were reported. The incident represents a significant geographical expansion of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran-backed forces, threatening key Mediterranean shipping routes and global energy infrastructure beyond the Persian Gulf.
Date: July 29, 2026
Location: Damietta, Egypt
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: ILTV News