Iranian Foreign Minister Warns of Israeli Plots After Egyptian Gas Ship Attack
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran's right to uranium enrichment and nuclear development in an interview with Fox News. Following an attack on gas vessels in Egypt's Damietta port on July 29, 2026, Araghchi described Egypt as an important regional ally whose security is a top priority for Iran. He warned of "Israeli conspiracies" aimed at destabilizing regional peace, calling the threat clear and alarming to Muslim solidarity.
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources reported a fire on a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) and a storage ship at Damietta port, confirming the situation was under control with no casualties. The Egyptian Cabinet stated the fire was caused by a drone strike, though no party has claimed responsibility. Egyptian authorities continue investigating the incident to safeguard national interests and security.
Two Iranian sources told The New York Times that the attack was intended to demonstrate Iran's capability to disrupt global maritime trade. The incident has heightened regional tensions amid ongoing disputes involving Iran, Israel, and Egypt.
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