Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack
A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday, prompting a large-scale evacuation to be paused.
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Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attackImage source, Tierney L. Cross/Getty ImagesByAngus ThompsonPublished4 minutes agoUS President Donald Trump has accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of its truce with Washington after a cargo ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz was attacked.No casualties were reported after the ship was struck by a projectile on Thursday. In response, the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) paused its planned evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the key shipping lane. Trump took to Truth Social on Friday to accuse Iran of shooting at least four drones at traversing ships, with one hitting.
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