Trump blames Iran for ‘foolish’ strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Summary
President Donald Trump blamed Iran for an attack by drone on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a violation of a ceasefire agreement. The Singapore-flagged ship was slightly damaged but continued on its journey, while US forces intercepted other drones in the area. The incident occurred during peace negotiations between the US and Iran.Key Facts
- A drone struck the cargo ship Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman.
- No crew members were injured, and the ship was able to keep sailing.
- The Ever Lovely is Singapore-flagged and owned by a Taiwan-based company.
- US forces stopped three other drones launched in the same attack.
- President Trump called the attack a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
- US officials said Iran was behind the attack; Iran denied responsibility.
- The attack happened during a 60-day ceasefire to allow peace talks on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions.
- The attack stopped efforts to escort many stranded ships out of the Gulf where crews have been trapped for months.
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