Egypt confirms it was a drone that caused fire on two ships, doesn’t assign blame

A drone is what caused a fire on two ships at Damietta port yesterday, initial investigations have shown, Egypt’s cabinet says.

No party has claimed responsibility, and authorities are continuing their investigations and taking necessary measures to protect Egypt’s interests and national security, the cabinet adds.

Iran is widely presumed to be behind the attack.

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