Two Iranian officials, who requested to remain anonymous due to security sensitivities, confirmed to the New York Times that the explosion that hit gas tankers at the port of Damietta in Egypt was caused by a drone attack. According to the officials, the attack aimed to send a message and demonstrate that Iran is capable of significantly disrupting international shipping routes and global energy supply should it decide to escalate the conflict in the region. However, the sources did not clarify whether the attack was carried out directly by Iran or by a militia allied with it in the region, nor did they reveal from which location the drone was launched.
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