Drone Strikes Hit Egypt as US-Iran War Widens

The strike on Damietta, which ignited two natural gas vessels, opened a new front in the five-month war.

Pakistan, acting as mediator, insisted that indirect talks between Washington and Tehran are ongoing despite the escalation.

Oil prices surged, on pace for their biggest monthly gain since March, as the conflict strained global supply.

The US also tightened sanctions on networks supporting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Mahan Air.