A drone struck 2 LNG vessels at Egypt’s Damietta port on 29/7/2026, with no group claiming responsibility for the attack.
The following day, Egypt announced its approval to join a newly established Saudi-led Red Sea maritime defense coalition on 30/7/2026.
Unlock the following note for further insights into how Cairo interprets the drone attack, the implications for Egypt’s maritime security, and Cairo’s stance towards emerging regional defense alliances.
