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A new Houthi front and expanded Iranian attacks risk sinking Gulf nations’ choke-point workaround and widening shipping risks

After a nine-month pause, Houthi militants in Yemen allied to Iran resumed attacks on vessels in the Red Sea on July 22, 2026, directly targeting the group’s longtime foe Saudi Arabia. A week later, a floating liquefied natural gas storage facility in Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta was struck by…

The Conversation

No, this video does not show a drone attack on ships in Egypt

Following reports of a drone attack on a US-owned gas storage vessel at Egypt’s Damietta port, a video purporting to show the incident began circulating online. The footage, however, is unrelated to the conflict in the Middle East. FRANCE 24 found that the footage instead shows a Ukrainian drone striking…

France 24

Drone hits US LNG vessel at Damietta in first attack on Egyptian soil

Preliminary investigations showed a drone strike caused a fire to break out on two ships at Damietta port on the Mediterranean on Wednesday, authorities in Cairo said. No side has taken responsibility at this time.

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US claims to strike dozens of IRGC targets in Iran; alleges Iran attempted missile strikes

US Central Command forces conducted significant strikes against dozens of Iranian targets. These actions followed Iran's attempted missile attacks on American forces in West Asia. The strikes aimed to reduce threats posed by Iran and its proxies. US President Donald Trump reaffirmed threats of military action against Tehran. This development…

The Economic Times

Drone strike hits LNG vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port

An explosion rocked an LNG vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port after a drone strike. This incident raises fears of conflict spreading to energy hubs. US and Saudi forces conducted strikes targeting Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Iran confirmed missile launches against US military sites and maritime operations. Global oil prices surged…

The Economic Times

Drone Strikes US-Owned Tanker at Egypt's Damietta Port, Oil Prices Surge Past $90 as Egypt Denies Attack

A drone allegedly struck a US-owned tanker at Egypt's Damietta port, causing a fire and raising oil prices. Conflicting reports and regional tensions complicate the incident's narrative.

International Business Times UK

War-driven race for food and gas converges on Arab linchpin Egypt

Offshore from Ras al-Bar, where the Nile flows into the Mediterranean, cargo ships shimmer through the midday haze as they head west along the coast toward the blue loading-cranes on the horizon.

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Egypt Launches EGYPS 2022 Amid Efforts to Transform Cairo into a Regional Energy Hub

The Egypt Petroleum Show 2022 (EGYPS) kicked off its fifth edition in Cairo with broad international participation, amid rapid steps to transform Egypt into a regional energy hub. Egyptian gas plays a vital role in securing part of the energy needs of European countries by exporting surplus gas produced from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Sends Medical Aid to Lebanon

Egypt announced it was sending medical and food aid to Lebanon. The ship left Damietta port on Friday at the orders of President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. Presidency spokesman Nader Saad said the shipment is carrying 487.5 tons of aid, including 122 tons of foodstuff, 265.5 tons of medicines and medical…

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