Egypt dismisses 'false and inaccurate' media reports amid vessel attack probe

Egypt's Foreign Ministry stated on Saturday that investigations are ongoing into an attack on two vessels at Damietta Port, while also dismissing certain media reports as "false and inaccurate."

The ministry issued a statement emphasizing that no conclusions should be drawn until the investigation is complete. "Investigations are still ongoing to determine all the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the party responsible," the statement read. It urged foreign media organizations and correspondents to verify information through official sources when reporting on Egyptian affairs and the specific incident at Damietta Port.

This statement follows remarks made by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday. He confirmed that authorities were investigating the attack and called for regional de-escalation to prevent further deterioration of the security situation.

The incident occurred Wednesday evening when a fire broke out on two gas vessels at Damietta Port. Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry confirmed the fire but did not disclose its cause. British maritime security firm Ambrey reported that a drone had struck a US-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) storage facility at the port. In response to the reported attack, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States would respond "very strongly" to Iran if it was found responsible, increasing regional tensions as investigations continue.

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Investigations are still ongoing to determine all the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the party responsible.