ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJULY 30, 2026 08:36The explosion of a US tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta on Wednesday was the result of an Iranian drone attack, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing two Iranians who requested anonymity. On Wednesday, maritime security firm Ambrey said that a drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at the port of Damietta.A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did not provide a cause for the incident.Reuters and Amit Avitan contributed to this report.This is a developing story.Follow us on Google
Gas tanker explosion at Egyptian port reportedly Iranian drone attack | The Jerusalem Post
On Wednesday, maritime security firm Ambrey said that a drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at the port of Damietta.
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