A suspected Iranian drone struck a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at the Egyptian port of Damietta, according to reports tied to the incident. The attack reportedly caused a fire on the vessel inside the seaport.
The blaze also spread to a nearby Greek tanker, widening the impact of the strike. Based on the limited details available, the incident appears to have disrupted activity at the port and raised fresh concern about the security of commercial shipping in the area.
The reported drone hit came only days after Iranian state television identified Damietta as a possible target. That timing has drawn attention to a potential link between the earlier threat and the strike on the tanker.
While key details remain limited, the episode adds to fears over escalating attacks involving maritime and energy-related assets in the region. Damietta is now at the center of scrutiny after a warning was followed by a reported drone strike on foreign-owned tankers.
