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Drone hits U.S. tanker at Egyptian port as Middle East conflict escalates

LONDON/CAIRO,/WASHINGTON >> A drone hit an American-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta today, British maritime security firm Ambrey said in an initial assessment today. President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate against Iran for overnight attacks, as the Middle East conflict appeared to expand beyond its main fronts.

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LONDON/CAIRO,/WASHINGTON >> A drone hit an American-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta today, British maritime security firm Ambrey said in an initial assessment today.

President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate against Iran for overnight attacks, as the Middle East conflict appeared to expand beyond its main fronts.

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LONDON/CAIRO,/WASHINGTON >> A drone hit an American-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta today, British maritime security firm Ambrey said in an initial assessment today. President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate against Iran for overnight attacks, as the Middle East conflict appeared to expand beyond its main fronts.

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