Sanaa denies targeting a ship in Damietta port and confirms the safety of navigation
The Sanaa government denied on Thursday the accuracy of reports recently circulated regarding the targeting of a ship in the port of Damietta in the Arab Republic of Egypt. In an official statement, the authorities confirmed that these allegations are baseless, emphasizing their commitment to clarifying the facts to the public.
The government explained in its statement that maritime traffic in the region is proceeding normally and safely, denying the existence of any military operations targeting Egyptian ports. These statements come as part of an attempt by official authorities in Sanaa to refute news circulating on social media platforms and some news websites.
The authorities in Sanaa also confirmed that their military operations are limited only to the targets they have previously announced, noting that their commitment to the standards they previously set remains in place. The statement added that international navigation in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea is receiving great attention to ensure that global trade movement is not affected.
In concluding the statement, the official authorities called on media outlets to verify accuracy and credibility when reporting news and to rely only on official sources. These clarifications come to calm concerns regarding the security of maritime navigation in the region and to avoid the spread of incorrect information.