CAIRO – 31 July 2026: Egypt’s Minister of State for Information, Diaa Rashwan, denied on Friday claims published by The Wall Street Journal regarding the recent incident at Damietta port.
The American newspaper cited two anonymous Egyptian sources who accused Iran of responsibility for the attack. Rashwan countered that "there are no anonymous sources in Egypt" and emphasized that official information is only released by relevant authorities. He urged media outlets to ensure accuracy and refrain from relying on undocumented accounts.
In televised statements, Rashwan affirmed that the Egyptian state remains committed to full transparency and that citizens have a right to the truth. However, he noted that updates will be delivered in a manner that respects the investigation's progress, with no results announced prior to its completion.
The minister stressed that the state is treating the Damietta port incident with the utmost seriousness, expressing dismay over what occurred. He reiterated that determining responsibility will happen only after official investigations are fully concluded and final findings are made public.
Responding to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi's denial of Tehran's involvement, Rashwan noted that the statement "deserves consideration and reflection." However, he reaffirmed that Egypt's official stance will be guided strictly by the outcome of the ongoing investigation conducted by competent national authorities.
Rashwan concluded by reiterating that state institutions will issue official, final statements as soon as the inquiry concludes, emphasizing that the matter is being handled with complete professionalism and in accordance with established legal procedures.
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