Emergency response teams swiftly neutralized the threat to key infrastructure by towing the most exposed tanker away from critical harbor facilities. Chief Marine Pilot Captain Abdel-Fattah Taha explained that four tugboats were deployed—two dedicated to pulling the burning vessel and two to fighting the blaze. Carrying nearly 60,000 cubic meters of LNG, the unpowered tanker was safely relocated roughly 3.5 kilometers offshore within two hours. Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir confirmed that while the explosion damaged a pipeline and an auxiliary tank, the main cargo holds remained intact, and moving the ship effectively protected fifteen other docked vessels from potential exposure.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly noted that the investigation remains ongoing and that no group has claimed responsibility for the strike. Repairs on the affected vessel are underway alongside the deployment of a replacement ship to ensure uninterrupted LNG reception, while President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi urged patience pending official findings before attributing responsibility. Meanwhile, Cairo dismissed media reports implicating regional actors, with State Information Service head Diaa Rashwan refuting claims pointing toward Tehran, alongside explicit denials of involvement from both Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the Israeli military.
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