Drone strikes ignite fires on natural gas vessels at an Egyptian port

Drone strikes ignited fires on two natural gas vessels at an Egyptian port on Wednesday, according to Ambrey, a British maritime security firm. The attacks targeted a U.S.-owned floating storage facility and a Greek-owned tanker, the firm said. Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry reported no injuries from the fires, but it did not provide information on the cause, and responsibility was unclear. The incident comes as tensions in the U.S.-Iran conflict flare across multiple fronts in the Middle East. The wider escalation included U.S.-Saudi strikes against Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, missile attacks on American forces, and renewed concern for markets after Brent crude jumped 3.1% to $84.58 a barrel.