Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday evening, stating that Egypt's security is a top priority for Iran, according to reports. The post comes after yesterday's drone attack.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X on Thursday evening that Egypt's security is a top priority for Iran, referring to the drone attack that struck a vessel at Egypt's Damietta port the previous day. The message marks a shift from his earlier series of posts on Wednesday night, in which he accused Israel of carrying out the attack and warned of 'false flag' operations aimed at destabilizing the region.
The incident unfolded Wednesday evening when reports emerged of a drone strike on an LNG tanker at Damietta port. Egyptian security sources initially denied an external attack, attributing the blast to an engine-room fire. Maritime security firm Ambrey later confirmed that a Greek-owned tanker was struck by at least one drone, causing a deck fire. The Al-Banna Brigades claimed responsibility. By Wednesday evening, Egyptian officials had reportedly placed blame on Iran, and the Wall Street Journal cited Egyptian sources confirming Iranian responsibility. Araghchi then posted a series of X messages: first hinting that Israel was behind the attack, then explicitly accusing Israel, and finally urging regional vigilance against alleged 'Israeli schemes.'
Araghchi has frequently used X to communicate Iran's diplomatic positions, as The Zioneer has reported in previous updates. The latest message, however, emphasizes Egypt's security rather than pointing fingers, possibly reflecting a recalibration of Tehran's messaging after the flurry of accusations.
The question of who carried out the drone strike remains unresolved. While Egyptian officials have reportedly blamed Iran, and Araghchi has accused Israel, no independent confirmation or on-record attribution has been issued. The conflicting claims continue to underscore the opacity surrounding the incident.
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