Drone strike sets 2 gas tankers ablaze at Egypt’s Damietta port
Why it matters: The blast hit a US-owned vessel, caused no casualties and added to a wider Middle East escalation that drove oil prices higher.
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Drone fire hits 2 U.S. gas ships in Egypt's Damietta amid Iran war
No casualties were reported, but Brent jumped more than 8 percent as the Middle East conflict spread toward Mediterranean shipping lanes.
U.S. strikes Iran again after drone hits LNG tanker in Egypt
Explosions were reported in Qeshm, Bushehr and Abadan as Washington said the strikes were retaliation for threats to its forces.
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Trump threatens hard US strike on Iran after Jordan attack
What's new: Trump also said he was briefed on a drone strike that hit a US-owned gas tanker at Egypt's port of Damietta.