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Drones hit Egyptian port, sparking fears of regional war escalation
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Explosions at Egypt’s Damietta port, blamed on drones, damaged a US-owned vessel and spread to another ship, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Three trading sources confirmed the incident.
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Drones hit Egyptian port, sparking fears of regional war escalation
Explosions rocked Egypt’s Damietta port on the Mediterranean Sea after a drone strike hit a US-owned floating storage tanker, causing a fire that spread to another vessel. Three trading sources familiar with the incident confirmed the damage. British maritime security firm Ambrey attributed the attack to drones, raising concerns about a potential escalation of the Middle East conflict. The incident follows heightened regional tensions involving Iran and the US.
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