Drone Strike at Damietta Port Escalates US‑Iran Conflict

A drone hit a US‑owned gas tanker at the Egyptian port of Damietta, causing a fire that spread to another ship.

Egyptian officials said the attack was deliberate, not accidental.

Iran’s foreign minister called Egypt a close friend and warned of the danger of the conflict spreading.

The incident shows how the US‑Iran war could pull more countries into fighting.

No one was hurt, but the event raised fears that other nations with US troops might be targeted next.

The attack happened after Iran had fired missiles at US forces in Jordan.

Egypt’s president said the war was entering a dangerous new phase.

The US and Iran have been striking each other for about a month.

This strike could bring Egypt directly into the conflict.