Egyptian Cabinet Confirms Drone Strike on Damietta Port
Egyptian authorities confirmed on July 31, 2026, that a fire targeting two gas vessels at the Mediterranean port of Damietta was caused by a deliberate drone attack. The strike hit the U.S.-owned storage tanker Energos Winter on July 29, with confirmation of the drone's role finalized following technical investigations. The incident has raised significant alarms regarding the security of the Suez Canal and international energy shipping routes, especially as regional tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate.
Date: July 31, 2026
Location: Damietta, Egypt
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: Middle East Eye