Trump Threatens 'Very Hard' US Response After Drone Strike on LNG Tanker

US President Donald Trump has vowed to respond 'very hard' to a drone strike on an American-owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker at Egypt's Damietta terminal. The incident occurred on July 29, 2026, and two vessels used for gas processing and storage caught fire during cargo discharge, according to Egypt's Oil Ministry.

The ministry reported no injuries and said emergency procedures were immediately activated after the fires broke out. However, Trump was quick to point fingers at Iran, stating that it was 'our turn to hit them' in response to the attack.

While Trump did not directly confirm that Iran was responsible for the tanker strike, he repeatedly warned Tehran that a US response was imminent. The incident has raised concerns over the spread of the Middle East conflict to maritime energy facilities, with critical LNG infrastructure located at the Damietta terminal.