Port Said: The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier has collided with a commercial ship near Port Said, Egypt, the U.S. Navy has said. The incident occurred in the busy waters near the entrance of the Suez Canal, a critical maritime route for global trade.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the U.S. Sixth Fleet confirmed that the collision did not cause any damage to the aircraft carrier and there were no reported injuries or flooding aboard the vessel. The propulsion systems of the carrier remain operational and stable, ensuring the safety of the ship and its crew.

A statement from U.S. Sixth Fleet spokesman Timothy Gorman indicated that an investigation into the collision is underway. He mentioned that the propulsion plants are unaffected and remain in a safe condition. Further details will be provided as they become available, as the U.S. Navy seeks to understand the circumstances leading to this maritime incident.