The confirmation follows reports that an explosion struck a US-owned and operated, Marshall Islands-flagged floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility at Damietta Port on Wednesday, according to maritime risk firm Ambrey.
The incident raised concerns about the security of critical energy infrastructure in the eastern Mediterranean.
Trump vows strong response
Following the attack, US President Donald Trump pledged a “very hard” response.
The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions related to the US-Israeli war on Iran and growing concerns over attacks targeting commercial shipping and energy facilities.
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