On July 29, the Energos Winter, a US-owned natural gas storage vessel, and the GasLog Salem, a Greek-owned LNG tanker, were struck by an unidentified drone at Damietta, Egypt. The attacks caused fires but resulted in no casualties. Several videos showed the aftermath, including thick smoke and firefighters responding to the incidents. However, a widely circulated video claiming to show a drone strike on a US vessel in Egypt was later debunked. This video, which had over one million views, actually depicted a Ukrainian drone hitting a Russian-owned ship in the Black Sea on July 24. French news outlet France 24 confirmed that the video did not show the Energos Winter or GasLog Salem. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between Iran and Yemen’s Houthi rebels on one side, and the United States and Israel on the other, leading to disruptions in fuel shipments through the Persian Gulf and Red Sea. Iran’s foreign minister denied any involvement in the attack, accusing Israel of false-flag operations.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the situation, debunking a viral video while providing context about the broader geopolitical tensions. It includes multiple perspectives, such as Iran's denial of involvement and mentions of international media reports, without overtly favoring any side.
