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Egypt’s Damietta port says operations ongoing despite drone attack
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Firefighters work to put out a blaze on a gas tanker in Egypt's Damietta port after it was reportedly hit by an Iranian drone strike, July 29, 2026. (Screenshots/ X used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
The authority overseeing the Egyptian port of Damietta says its operations are ongoing despite a fire breaking out there yesterday that authorities have blamed on a drone attack, widely presumed to have been carried out by Iran.
“The Damietta Port Authority confirms the continued full operational efficiency of the port, with all terminals and berths experiencing regular vessel arrivals and departures, along with ongoing loading, unloading and cargo handling of all types,” the Damietta Port Authority says in a statement.
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